
Activity Planner
Jumping - Standing Long Jump
Hurling / Football — Fitness Exercise
This exercise to develop jumping skills challenges the players to jump as far as possible from a standing start
Organisation
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Start in a squat position with the arms back behind the sides
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Attempt to jump as far forward as possible
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A ladder can be used to aid the players to jump progressively longer distances by challenging them to jump into each successive space in the ladder in turn
Key Points
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Ensure the players have enough room to perform the exercise safely
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Land softly with bent knees, straight back and head up
Equipment
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An inventory of equipment to support ABC exercises is available in the Resources section