Bluearth Coordination and Agility - High March, Arms Abducted

SKIPPING	RUNNING
1. Skipping Forward and Backward	1. Jogging Forward and Backward
2. Skipping for Length	2. Jogging Fwd, Bwd and Lateral
3. Skipping for Height	3. Jogging Fast Leg, Heel Flick
	4. Karioka Step

LUNGING	JUMPING	5. Jump Squat to Lunge
1. Walking Lunge	1. Jump for Rhythm and Frequency	6. Rhythm Jumping
2. Lunge and Scoop	2. Tuck Jumps
3. Lunge and Rotate	3. Fwd, Bwd, Lateral Jumps
	4. 180 Degreee Spin Jump

Set up group on one side of basketball court or similar.

Raise arms to shoulder height with fingers reaching to infinity.

Walking, raising legs as high as possible in front.

Legs can be bent or straight.

Move as tall as possible and keep head still.

BENEFITS

Challenges balance and proprioception.

BEGINNERS ADVICE

Slow the movement down and control each step.

Don't compromise upper body posture by over stepping.

CHALLENGE

Eyes closed.

Move backwards.

ADJUSTMENTS / WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Don't allow legs to cross the midline of the body.

Maintain torso in upright position, long spine and don't collapse at hips.

Minimise weight transference and shift towards balancing leg.

Pair up and have one partner watch and comment on the other.