Track & Field Circuit: Multi-Jumps
Track and field jumping circuit: horizontal jumps, low hurdles and hoop jumps.
How to play
- Station 1: standing triple jump.
- Station 2: linked low hurdles.
- Station 3: two-foot jumps through hoops.
- Station 4: long jump onto a mat.
Rules
- Soft landings.
- Wait until the area is clear.
Variations
Easier
Very low hurdles and simple jumps.
Standard
Four stations.
Harder
Measure distances and compare.
Adaptations
- Knee problems: small jumps.
- Limited mobility: measuring and recording.
Learning goals
- Improve explosive strength.
- Learn about the jumping events.
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