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Straight Jump Series: Floor Drill

Straight Jump Series is a beginner-level floor exercise drill that works on bent knees, flexed feet and body alignment. Repetitive straight jumps focusing on tight body position and pointed toes.

Quick facts

Event
Floor Exercise
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment
mat
Time per round
about 1 minute
Muscles
Quadriceps, Calves, Core, Hamstrings, Ankles & Feet

How to do Straight Jump Series

  1. Starting Position

    Stand with feet together, arms by your sides. Engage your core and set your posture tall.

    Cues: Feet together · Core tight · Tall posture

  2. Arm Swing and Jump

    Swing arms up overhead as you jump straight up. Push through your toes for maximum height.

    Cues: Arms drive up · Push through toes · Jump straight up

  3. In-Air Body Position

    In the air: squeeze legs together, point toes hard, lock knees, arms tight by ears. Create one straight line.

    Cues: Squeeze legs · Point toes · Lock knees · Arms by ears

  4. Landing and Reset

    Land with slight knee bend to absorb, then immediately reset to starting position. Perform 10 in a row without pausing.

    Cues: Soft landing · Quick reset · 10 consecutive jumps

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Video

Watch a demonstration “How to get a Great Straight Jump” by GymnasticsHQ, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Straight Jump Series help with?
Straight Jump Series targets bent knees, flexed feet and body alignment. Repetitive straight jumps focusing on tight body position and pointed toes.
Can you do Straight Jump Series at home?
Yes. The equipment it lists (mat) is easy to set up at home.
What level is Straight Jump Series for?
Stickd rates Straight Jump Series as a beginner drill. It is part of the progression for Split Leap (typically Level 2-3).

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