Elementary gymnastics - Floor mats - 7 side box jumps

The video tutorial guides viewers through a jumping exercise using three different-sized boxes. It emphasizes maintaining strong and straight arms, turning hands sideways, and jumping off both feet to perform a side jump over the boxes.

What is the first step in preparing for the side jump exercise?

• Put up three boxes of the same size.

• Put up three different size boxes.

• Put up two boxes of different sizes.

• Put up four boxes of different sizes.

Why is it important to keep your arms strong and straight during the jump?

• To reduce fatigue.

• To maintain balance and control.

• To improve flexibility.

• To increase speed.

What should you do with your hands before jumping?

• Keep them in front of you.

• Raise them above your head.

• Place them on your hips.

• Turn them sideways.

What is the correct way to jump off during the exercise?

• Jump off your toes.

• Jump off both feet.

• Jump off one foot.

• Jump off your heels.

What is the purpose of turning your hands sideways?

• To improve arm strength.

• To increase jump height.

• To reduce air resistance.

• To enhance balance and stability.