PURPOSE
The Frog Jumps Forward and Backward is the eighth exercise in Conditioning Drill 3.
This exercise combines upper body and lower body plyometric skill and anaerobic endurance.
This exercise develops coordination, balance and explosive strength in the legs
The figure above breaks down the exercise as Soldiers conduct it in a formation at moderate cadence:
CADENCE
Moderate cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Frog Jumps Forward and Backward is the Straddle Stance, slightly crouched in a half squat with hands facing forward at chest height.
Feet will be directed straight ahead throughout the exercise.
COUNT
● On count 1, maintaining the trunk in a forward orientation, make a half-squat hop forward.
● On count 2, maintaining the same trunk orientation, make a half-squat hop backward.
● On count 3, maintaining the trunk in the same orientation, make another half-squat hop backward.
● On count 4, maintaining the trunk in the same orientation, make a half-squat hop forward to return to the starting position.
REPETITIONS
Repeat this exercise 5–10 times.
CHECK POINTS:
● At the starting position, tighten the abdominals to stabilize the trunk.
● On all counts, do not allow the back to round; keep the head up and eyes forward.
● On each landing, the feet should be directed forward and maintained at shoulder distance apart.
The landing should be “soft” and proceed from balls of the feet to the heels.
PRECAUTION:
N/A.