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How to Perform the A-Skip
- Posture & Arm Position:
- Stand tall with your back straight.
- Keep your elbows bent at approximately 90 degrees.
- Your arms should swing naturally in opposition to your legs (when your right knee lifts, your left arm swings forward, and vice versa).
- Leg Movement:
- Lift your right knee to hip level, ensuring your thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Simultaneously, your left foot should push off the ground, propelling you slightly upward in a little hop.
- As you land on your left foot, quickly transition to lifting your left knee, repeating the motion.
- Rhythm & Coordination:
- Maintain a consistent, rhythmic pattern.
- Focus on a quick fairly light ground contact, minimizing the time your foot spends on the ground.
- The movement should feel like a coordinated “skip,” emphasizing the upward knee drive and active foot placement.
- Progression:
- Start slowly to master the coordination between your arms and legs.
- Once comfortable, increase the speed while maintaining form.
- Aim to cover 10–20 meters per set, focusing on quality over quantity.
Benefits of the A-Skip
- Enhances neuromuscular coordination.
- Improves running form and efficiency.
- Strengthens hip flexors and promotes proper knee lift.
- Reinforces active foot placement and quick ground contact.
