What are some tips for switch leap into second?

Question

once again this is for competition season:)

To clarify, it's a regular switch leap but instead of just swinging the leg back you open/switch to second.

I should be able to do it but there's something about it that i'm not getting:(

tips would be most helpful

thanks!

Answer 1

Don't worry about hitting second until you're in the air.  If you focus on it too much before you leap, it'll mess up (at least that's how it is for me).  

In the beginning I focus on sashe and PUSH off the ground.  If you get the right push off the ground then you'll have enough air time to complete your switch leap.  Focus on the direction you're going during the sashe and during the leap (ie: stage left), once you're ready for second, all focus goes to the front (or audience).  Instead of waiting for your back leg to follow along during the switch to second, pop that hip and HIT second hard (especially if you're doing this for competition).  Thats what I do.  

Hope this helps & Good luck!

Answer 2

check out some videos on youtube maybe that will help ya out

good luck!