Long Approach to a Single Jump
Jumping
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2m 4s
Kim demonstrates a ride to a single vertical with an unrelated distance. As she rides through the exercise, Kim explains the importance of rhythm and straightness in order to ensure a correct distance to the single jump. Just as Kim describes the correct ride to a single, she also explains what could create an incorrect ride to any single as well and how to correct those actions.
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Session 1 Rider Introductions
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