Jump & Land

Set up

• Reuse the scattered cones and gates from Exploring the Trail — do not rebuild the pitch.
• Nominate some gates and low markers as jump points.
• Keep clear landing space beyond every jump point.

How to play

1. Children move around the area as before.
2. At the selected gates they jump through or over the marker.
3. Focus on the landing, not the height.
4. Bend the knees on landing.
5. Land balanced, then move away into space.
6. Progress to carrying a ball while jumping and landing.

Coach cues

• “Soft knees.”
• “Land like a strong Pup.”
• “Stay balanced.”
• “Eyes up.”

Early Years 3–5

Small jumps only. Use imagery: “Land quietly like a Pup.”

KS1 5–7

Add a direction change on landing and carry a ball through the jump.

Safety

• Only low, safe markers.
• No jumping over children.
• Ensure every landing area is clear before the jump.