JUMPING DRILLS

While the ability and skill to jump well is a physical trait de-
pendent generally on the height and type of build of the indi-
vidual, the advantage of height may be increased by training in
jumping as may the disadvantage in height in smaller men be
reduced. One of the major factors in good jumping is the ability
to time the jump properly. With this timing a man may out-
jump men who have the ability to get much higher from the
floor, but fail to arrive at their height at the proper instant. In
addition to the improvement in jumping skill, these drills are
good conditioners for legs.

BROOM STICK RELAY

In this drill two lines are formed. A
in each line runs from the starting point to
a point at the opposite end of the floor and
back to the starting line carrying an ordi-
nary broomstick or wand. During the time
he is enroute, B steps out to a position to
his right at the head of the line. A grasps
one end of the stick with B taking the other
end and runs through the line with all of
the men in that line jumping over the stick.
A At the end of the line, B takes the stick

and goes to the opposite end, returns and
ei assisted by C goes through the line again.

 

This continues until all men are in their
original positions.

Stress carrying the stick about the
heighth of the knees when carrying it
through the line for jumping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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