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Split Jump & Straddle Jump Drills (Floor Exercise)

Split Jump & Straddle Jump Drills is a beginner-level floor exercise drill that works on insufficient split, low leap height, bent knees and flexed feet. Improve height and split in split jumps and straddle jumps with a stronger takeoff, a fast leg lift, and straight legs at the peak.

Quick facts

Event
Floor Exercise
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment
mat, panel mat
Time per round
about 5 minutes
Muscles
Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves, Core, Ankles & Feet

How to do Split Jump & Straddle Jump Drills

  1. Takeoff Jumps

    Do straight jumps with a full arm swing, focusing on pushing through the toes. 10 reps.

    Cues: Arms drive up · Push through the toes · Tight body

  2. Split Jumps

    Jump up, then split the legs at the peak and bring them back together to land. 8 each leg.

    Cues: Jump up first · Front leg kicks, back leg lifts · Straight knees

  3. Straddle Jumps

    Jump up and lift both legs to a straddle at the peak with the chest up. 8 reps.

    Cues: Lift the legs, don't drop the chest · Toes pointed · Close before landing

  4. Film and Check

    Film 3 of each jump from the side and compare the split angle to the last session.

    Cues: Film side-on · Check the angle · Pick one thing to fix

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Video

Watch a demonstration “How To Do Higher, Better Gymnastics Jumps With Coach Meggin! (Straddle/Split)” by Fit And Fun With Coach Meggin, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Split Jump & Straddle Jump Drills help with?
Split Jump & Straddle Jump Drills targets insufficient split, low leap height, bent knees and flexed feet. Improve height and split in split jumps and straddle jumps with a stronger takeoff, a fast leg lift, and straight legs at the peak.
What level is Split Jump & Straddle Jump Drills for?
Stickd rates Split Jump & Straddle Jump Drills as a beginner drill. It is part of the progression for Split Leap (typically Level 2-3) and Switch Leap (typically Level 5-6).

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