How to Do Tuck Jumps for Beginner Gymnastics

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before you begin

   Search for videos online or ask someone you know to demonstrate for you so you get a general idea of what a tuck jump should look like.
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   Step 2: it is a good idea to know what a tuck jump looks like.

   ,,,,, This reduces the impact on your knees, hips, and spine. , You'll likely have to do a lot of tuck jumps before they look and feel correct. , Think about the following points: arms straight above your head (no bent elbows), toes pointed during the jump, legs together throughout, and whether your knees bend but your feet point behind you (you want to pull your knees to your chest so that your toes point straight down towards the ground).
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   Step 3: Start with your feet together with your arms extended straight above you (your arms should cover your ears).

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   Step 4: Swing your arms down; as you do so

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   Step 5: bend your knees slightly.

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   Step 6: When your arms reach your legs

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   Step 7: swing them back up so they are over your head and extend your knees

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   Step 8: pushing off your toes to initiate the jump.

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   Step 9: Once your feet leave the ground

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    Step 10: bend your knees and pull them to your stomach so your toes point towards the ground

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    Step 11: keeping your legs together and your toes pointed.

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    Step 12: Straighten your legs to prepare to land.

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    Step 13: Bend your knees slightly to land.

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    Step 14: As with most gymnastics skills

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    Step 15: practice and repetition are important to master the movement.

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    Step 16: Once you think you have it mastered

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    Step 17: practice in front of a mirror or have someone watch you so you know what you need to fix (be sure you allow yourself enough space that you won't hit anything).

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