The aim of the exercise is to develop unit work, communication and good Technique.
Key points for lifters - low in hight through knees and hips,
Back Player lift with thumbs together, underneath gluts.
Front Lifter to lift place hands on front of legs just above the knees.
Jump with bath feet together, knees bent, elbows tucked in. Head neutral keep looking forward.
On the Jumpers call they will jump/lift into full extension and holding at the top for 3 seconds.
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