Duck and Pigeon Hops – The Thriving Child

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BALANCED BRAIN ~ THRIVING CHILD

Kim Lowack

Duck and Pigeon Hops

This is the final exercise in the Duck and Pigeon series. When mastered you have completed the Moro Reflex Integration

Frequency:

1-2 x daily
Jumping forward 20 feet with alternating foot and hand positions
Jumping backward 20 feet with alternating foot and hand positions

Undesired reactions:

Hands move in the same direction as feet.
The upper body does not maintain upright position-bends forward or backward.
Facial movements-clenched jaw, jaw moving, tongue sticking out.
Legs too straight-knees are locked.
Hips rotate or twist.
Feet too far apart or move further apart as jumps progress
General poor coordination

With Modifications