How to Jump on Stilts

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Start to process of jumping on stilts only when you are confident in keeping your balance on your stilts away from your trusty wall. You should be able to walk without aid, bounce and run. Only then should you move on to jumping.
Step 2:
Work on adding a bit more weight to each step as you're learning to jump on stilts. Just as when you were learning how to bounce on your stilts, purposefully make the fiberglass of the stilts bow as you put a bit of "oomph" into each step.
Step 3:
Begin with running in place as you jump on stilts as you might find it easier to keep your balance. Gradually add more and more height to each jump until you're catching some air. Be careful not to do more than your ability will allow. Take heart: Rome wasn't built in a day-—why should jumping on stilts be any different?
Step 4:
Progress to two-footed jumps on your stilts once you've mastered the running in place jumps. Go only an inch or so off the ground as you start out.
Step 5:
Get some bounce as you do the two-footed jumps on stilts by bending your knees and bending yourself way down, then spring up and force your weight down on your stilts when you land. Keep flexing your knees to keep jumping, and when you feel more comfortable, you can add some more height to your jump as well.
Step 6:
Try jumping on one foot when jumping on stilts. Hold onto one stilts as you jump up and down, then switch and jump on the other stilts. Needless to say, you should be very, very careful and only attempt this once you've gained enough balance and skill to do so.
Step 7:
Spin as you jump on stilts. You can jump, turn a little, jump turn a little, jump, turn a little or do one jump and spin all the way around. This also should not be attempted until you have the balance and skill to do so.

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