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Statue landing: jump forward and freeze like a statue. A partner gives a thumbs-up for each quiet landing. Swap.
Freeze-Landing Jumps
Jump forward and freeze on landing like a statue. The first step of every jumping skill is a safe landing.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand with feet hip-width apart.
Core: Medium. A quiet landing is what counts.
- Ages
- 6 to 10
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soft ground
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Takeoff
The steps
How it works
- Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Swing your arms and jump forward a small distance.
- Land on both feet, knees bent and over your toes, and freeze for 3 seconds.
- Do 10 jumps.
Coaching point
Quiet feet, frozen statue.
Safety: Land softly on grass or a mat, knees over toes, never caving in. Keep the number of jumps low. Stop if knees, shins or ankles hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Choose a distance: Less (short), Core (medium), More (a little farther). A quiet landing is what counts.
Story
You are a gymnast sticking a landing in front of cheering fans.
My best
Beat your own count
A quiet landing is what counts. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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