Full bunny hop and personal best

Skill type:
Specific Skill
Skill:
Bunny Hop
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Suggested activities

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  1. Demonstrate a bunny hop using the front wheel then rear wheel technique, to lift both wheels off the ground
  2. Perform a bunny hop to clear a distance of at least 40cm
  3. Perform a bunny hop to clear a height of at least 15cm
  4. Challenge yourself to clear the biggest height you are able to.

What to look for

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Rider demonstrates

  • Ensuring front wheel lands first.
  • Rear wheel land first on flat.
  • Uses appropriate speed to make jump.
  • Fluid load and unload action.
  • Look for smoothness and control when lifting the wheels.
  • Lands the bike comfortably and in control- knees bent on impact.
  • Check the rider is keeping their head up.
  • Able to track direction of travel.

Links to for coaches to support this skills

Bunny Hop benchmark - Page 12

Talent Protocol - Talent_Development_Handbook_2018.pdf (britishcycling.org.uk)

Game ideas

Bunny Hop Height Competition - Elimination
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Assessed by

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Discipline Specific Coach