Controlling the body: jumps and landings
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform take-offs and landings accurately and perform a variety of jumps with good technique.
Key learning points
- Move: parkour landings require good technique to work effectively, both building and requiring lower body strength.
- Move: running precisions, strides and plyos require core strength and coordination.
- Think: landing technique is important as it is your primary tool to keep oneself safe in parkour.
- Feel: developing new techniques helps you learn the capabilities of your body, be calm and relaxed during all phases.
- Connect: encouraging others when they commit to a jump, builds a strong community where everyone can prosper.
Keywords
Jumps - dynamic movements aiming to cover distance or overcome obstacles, focusing on control, precision and safety
Quadrupedal - using all four limbs to move or support the body
Plyos - quick, explosive jumps from two feet involving fast transitions from landing to take-off
Common misconception
Pupils often take-off flat footed or leaning backwards and look down during their jumps.
Pupils should take-off from the balls of the feet with knees and hips engaged, swinging their arms for more momentum. Pupils should ensure they keep their eyes locked on the landing spot from take-off to landing.
Teacher tip
The sooner learners have some form of edge to land on, the better. Precision landing technique on the floor doesn’t have the same feel and can be uncomfortable at moderate to large distances.
Equipment
4 benches, 4 gymnastics tables, mats, floor markings/hoops
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of obstacle would you clear using a step vault?
Q2.Which attribute helps us the most when working with others to improve our vaulting skills?
Q3.What are we showing if we make mistakes but continue to try our best?
Q4.Which part of your body does the most work when performing a lazy vault?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What should you try to avoid when performing high quality jumps?
Q2.What should you focus on to improve technique when performing plyometric jumps?
Q3.What pace should you run at when performing a running precision to maintain control?
Q4.Which one of the following is a primary tool for ensuring safety in parkour?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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