Suggested Grade Level:
6-12
Start approach with take-off foot
Run at top speed before take-off
Plant take-off foot 2 to 6 inches behind foul line. Drive knee of opposite leg (non-take-off leg) forward.
Arch back to lift your hips (and center of gravity)
Arms are bought upward and then forward
Land on both feet with weight forward
Submitted by Frank Galati who teaches at Swansea Public School in Toronto, Canada, CA. Thanks for contributing to PE Central! Posted on PEC: 5/22/2003 1:18:30 PM. Viewed 18088 times since 5/22/2003.