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Hop

Level 1 · BeginnerEssentialBasic Sounds1 sound
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Description

Spring up off one foot and come back down on the ball of that same foot. Your weight stays on the one leg the whole time, so the only sound is the landing.

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Practice Tips

  • Land softly on the ball of the foot with a bent knee and keep the heel lifted, so the landing sounds crisp instead of thuddy.
  • Pick a fixed point in front of you to look at; it makes balancing on one leg much easier.

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