Help with a Jump

Hello everybody

I was wondering if some people with a gymnastics background could take a look at this video. It's a synchronized swimming jump, probably my club's weakest area. It should be a jump to maximum height followed by a rotation of 180º while the body tucks and rotates to horizontal. Afterwards the jumper should open to an arched position wit the arms in T and land on her stomach. As you can see in the video none of that happens.

Any ideas for drills or exercises would be greatly appreciated. We want to improve but have very little background or knowledge about how to jump.

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Background: Since January the team has been incorporting ideas from the gymnasic bodies book into their workouts. They are getting better at hollow holds, handstands, hanging leg raises, pullups etc but have a long way to go. They have always done running and squats/lunges but a month ago started working with a soccer coach to improve running technique and intensity. Two weeks ago we started including some jumping movements on non-running days, but right now it's mostly just skipping rope.

I believe spending some time playing on a trampoline would help you achieve what you are seeking. The gymnast/swimmer on top, who is thrown into the air, seems to lack a bit of general awareness of the flipping mechanics involved. When performing skills on the trampoline, put emphasis on body tightness and starting position, and you will have great carry-over to the tricks you perform in the pool.

The specific skill you are asking for is similar to the airplane demonstrated in the video below at 0:45. Focus on lifting arms over the head, and letting the feet/legs move up in front of the body before turning, meanwhile keeping a straigth and tight body.

Thanks! I am looking into getting trampoline time with a coach. Its good to know the terminology involved. Untill then we will be working on basic jumping skills.

Hopefully in two months I can update wih a better video