Hopping Skills and Techniques

In this video, Gina Allen from the AP Channel discusses proper hopping form, common mistakes, and techniques to improve hopping skills. She explains the correct form, highlights frequent errors, and provides methods to practice and advance hopping abilities, including using support and practicing different patterns.

What is a key component of proper hopping form?

• Landing on the heel

• Keeping the foot in front of the body

• Using the arms to produce force

• Keeping the arms still

Which of the following is a common mistake in hopping?

• Not coming off the ground

• Keeping the knee behind the body

• Using the arms to generate force

• Landing on both feet

How can students practice hopping with support?

• By holding onto a chair or garbage can

• By jumping without any support

• By hopping on one foot only

• By using a trampoline

What is one way to help students gain momentum while hopping?

• By using a skipping rope

• By making them hop faster

• By holding their hands and guiding them

• By pushing them from behind

What should you do if a student's foot is not coming off the ground?

• Ask them to jump higher

• Hold their foot and let them push off your shoulder

• Ignore it and continue

• Make them hop on the other foot

Which exercise can help advance hopping skills?

• Hopping over a line

• Hopping in place

• Running in circles

• Skipping with a rope

What is an example of a pattern exercise for hopping?

• Jumping jacks

• Hopping on both feet

• Three hops on one foot, then switch

• Hopping backwards