Split Leap/Jump

Stag Leap/Jump

• Both legs should be kept strait
• This is similar to the split leap and so most of the same rules apply
• The bent (frount) leg's toe should attempt to touch the knee of the strait (back) leg
• In this leap the back leg tends to bend slightly, just be aware that this is someting to avoid making a habbit of as it is often hard to tell when you are performing the leap if it was bent - most girls don't even realise it untill they see a video or picture of their leap

Skissor Kick

• One leg is kicked high into the air, as it comes down, the second leg kicks into the air
• this is a simple leap, so inorder to make it look good, try to get the second leg to a 180 degree split
• Do not let the hips twist to the side
• Both legs shoul be very strait with toes pointed

Turning Passe

• Supporting leg should be bent at a 90 degree angle
• The bent leg should be turned outwards
• The toe of the free leg should touch the knee of the strait leg
• It is essential to get maximum height and not too much travel so that a 1 1/2 or double turn can be performed
• try it with both legs strait - one at horizontal, it is much harder and looks quite good

Side Leap

• Arm position is optional but for rsg the arms usually come to the frount
• Try to get both legs into possition at the same time to avoid a see-saw action of the legs
• Chest should not lean forward in the leap
• To avoid a heavy landing it is best to do a half turn out of the leap as you land, with a slight bend of the legs

Ring Leap/Jump

• Good back flexibility is essential for this leap
• make sure the hips do not twist out of alignment
• The toe of the bent leg should reach head height - some gymnasts are able to touch the back of their knee to their head - this looks very good but is not nessesary
• Frount leg should be strait

Sheep Jump

• Similar to a ring jump - good back flexibility is needed
• feet should reach head height
• Arms should reach backwards

Cossack Leap/Jump

• frount leg sould be at least horizontal
• both knees should be touching
• Chest held up - many tend to lean forward if their flexiblity is poor
• a useful leap to do through a rope or a hoop