Groundhog Day Jump Battle
From Coach Corey Martin · 2023
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thPhysical EducationBrain Breaks
Summary
"Groundhog Day Jump Battle" is a jumping-and-landing movement battle. Kids follow Coach Corey Martin through leaps, hops, and soft landings, staying in their own space the whole way -- a high-energy break that builds jumping skills.
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All ages
Standard follow-along movement -- give kids room to move and let them go at their own pace. No equipment needed.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Move and talk
- What do your knees do when you land so you don't go 'thud'?
- Which jump was the hardest to control?
- Why do we land soft and 'squishy' instead of stiff?
Quick work-a-long
Try it: Practice five soft landings -- jump up, land with bent knees, and freeze each time.