A Skips (in-place)
A-Skips (in-place)
Purpose: Athletic rhythm and coordination. Ankle elasticity and hip flexor strength. General aerobic conditioning.
Quick Coaching Cues
- Coordinate opposite arm with opposite leg.
- Swing arms from the shoulders and elbows, not just elbows.
- Foot contact from mid-foot or balls of the foot.
Common Mistakes
- Using same arm with the same side leg.
- Landing flat footed.
- Not keeping the toe pulled up (dorsiflexed) when the knee drives up. *Runners/sprinters
- Only moving the arms at the elbows and not also from the shoulders.
- Not lifting the thigh high enough. Lift the thigh to hip height.
Questions/Comments?