Skill: Momentum
Drill: Ninja Mountain
Equipment needed: Six to eight slammer pads
Instructors needed: One
Description: In this drill the students will build their momentum. They will work on building momentum by jumping for height.
Teaching SKILLZ:
HEALTHY COMPETITION – The instructor can see which student can set a record for the school for the highest jump, or beat the previous record that another student holds.
Brain SKILLZ:
VISUAL PROCESSING – The student must be able to see how high the mountain is, and determine how much power they need in order to make it over the mountain while landing on their feet. This works on their ability to participate in visual activities and make sense of what they see, as they have to judge the height of the pads, when they need to jump, and how much power they need in order to make the jump.
Step 1
Explain to the students some tips for building momentum when jumping for height:
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
Stack three slammer pads in the middle of the training mat.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • You will run and build momentum as you jump over the three slammer pads.
  • If you knock the pads over as you jump then you are out.
  • If you fall as you land, then you are out.
  • As each student has a turn to jump over the pads, the instructor will add a pad to the stack.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • Run at a good pace to build momentum.
  • As you jump, do not stop or else you will lose momentum.
  • Tuck your knees as you jump to increase your upward momentum.
Step 5
  • The last person standing is the winner.
 
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