This is at my little local dirt park. I’ve been there for about 2½ hours and wasn’t really able to hit this jump nicely. I filmed a portion of it, that’s what you see here.
How can I improve my jumping technique?
by u/schnitzel_enjoyer in MTB
by schnitzel_enjoyer
8 Comments
More speed.
Kyle Warner is a gem and a great instructor. Enjoy and learn.
https://youtu.be/T8-ZHFNtrg4
https://youtu.be/OSGJqFXrEdU
Looks painfully slow, but then it could be the angle.
Speed will help and also Imagine you are racing and try to get your wheels (especially your back wheel) to the other side of the jump as fast as you can. Over time you will start “pumping” through the jump and have easier time clearing the jump.
You aren’t jumping.
Shooting hoops, you don’t squat down for a jumpshot right?
Don’t be shy, stand up with the pop off the lip. If you’re getting bucked slow down the rebound.
Standing up connects the pedals to the feet. Push the hips forward in a bar hump. This adds structure to your movement on the arc.
Now push the bars up and over an imaginary basketball to match the front wheel to the landing.
Coaching is cheaper than hospital bills,
Try going faster.
Start on a smaller jump with less lip.
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