Jump preparation with arm backswing. Study focus: Study the compact preparatory shape and the relationship between the torso lean, bent legs and backward arm position.
Action & GestureFemaleBody Study
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Action or movement
jump preparation
Camera angle
Side view
Primary study focus
Study the compact preparatory shape and the relationship between the torso lean, bent legs and backward arm position.
30-second exercise
Block the bent-leg silhouette and the direction of the torso. Add the arms as two simple lines. Show the compressed preparation rather than drawing an already airborne figure.
2-minute exercise
Compare the angles of the shins, thighs and torso. Place the visible foot contacts, then refine the arm positions and the space between the torso and legs. Keep the head connected to the body gesture instead of treating it as a separate portrait.
Difficulty
Beginner
Foreshortening
Mild
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General practice tips
Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.
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