
Activity Planner
Jumping - High Fives Pinky & Perky
Hurling / Football — Fitness Exercise
This exercise to develop jumping skills is generally suitable for players of 4-6 years
Organisation
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The players to work in pairs facing each other
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On a signal swing the arms back and using a two footed jump, high five the other player at the highest point possible
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Practice using both the right and left hands
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Progress the exercise by using a short run up; increase the distance of the run up as the players become more proficient
Key Points
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Ensure that the players in each pair are of a similar height
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Do not slap
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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