WAG Leap Help

[SuperGirlmlm]

I'm definitely on the muscle/power side of gymnastics. I'm level 9, and I've always struggled with leaps. I have good static flexibility, I have right over, center overs and left split.
However when I do leaps, they aren't very good. My switch leaps are still under 180* (also I can't straighten my back leg for my life).
So what's the key to getting good leaps? Do I need more active flexibility? If so, what kind of drills would help that?

 

[MissLisa]

I posted this in another thread last week.

You can hang on a (top) bar and lift legs into split positions dynamically to build strength in the correct muscles. Also lots of trampoline split jumps (with straight legs). Technique is also a factor to account for. Here is another drill that I came across today (after it been recommended on here last week). Specifically for maintaining straight legs throughout.

http://swingbig.org/fix-bent-legs-and-split-jumps-and-leaps-do-it/

 

[LinnieC]

My daughter is struggling to get that back leg up in leaps as well... will have to check out those drills to see if they help her! Thanks!

 

[emilykatherine]

If you do over splits but put you back leg up on the mat and straighten it it will help you when you go to do your leap