Private Jumps & Drops Course

Want to get your wheels off the ground with more control, better timing and less guesswork?

Our Private Jumps & Drops Course breaks everything down into clear, progressive steps so you understand not only what to do, but why it works.

Whether you are learning your first small jump or looking to progress onto bigger table tops, gaps and drops, the session is built around your current ability and confidence.

Build the technique before building the size

Jumping is not about pulling hard on the bars or simply carrying more speed.

Good technique comes from understanding how to load the bike, create movement, follow the take-off and stay balanced through the landing.

Better timing

Learn when to load and release the bike so lift comes from technique rather than brute force.

More control

Build a repeatable movement that makes jumps and drops feel more predictable.

More confidence

Progress from smaller features only when your technique shows you are ready.

Understand the why

Learn why jumps sometimes go wrong and what you can adjust rather than simply hoping the next attempt works better.

What will we work on?

Bike & Body Check

Before we start leaving the ground, we make sure both you and the bike are in a good position to progress.

Body position
Balance
Bike and body separation
Tyre pressure
Suspension setup
Brake lever and cockpit position

Weighting the Bike

Learning to load the bike correctly is one of the foundations of good jump technique.

Compression
Weight through the feet
Using arms and legs effectively
Maintaining balance
Creating stored energy in the bike

Unweighting & Lift

Once you understand how to load the bike, we work on releasing that pressure and allowing the bike to rise naturally.

Timing the release
Following the shape of the take-off
Staying centred
Avoiding excessive pulling
Creating controlled lift

Jump Technique

We break the jump into separate phases so you can understand what is happening from approach to landing.

Approach position
Speed control
Loading the bike
Take-off timing
Flight position
Landing control

Drop Technique

Drops require a different approach depending on the shape, speed and landing.

Rolling drop technique
Front wheel control
Pop drop technique
Approach speed
Landing position
Choosing the correct technique

Progression

Once your technique is consistent, we can start moving onto features that suit your ability level.

Small jumps
Table tops
Larger drops
Gap jumps where appropriate
Step downs where appropriate

Jumps, broken down properly

Jumping often feels intimidating because everything happens quickly.

We slow the process down and help you understand each part separately before putting it all together.

Approach → Load → Extend → Follow → Land

Once you understand the sequence, jumping becomes far less mysterious and much easier to repeat.

Drops without the panic

Small drops are one of the best places to learn because the technique can be practised repeatedly without rushing progression.

Once you understand how to control the front wheel, maintain your body position and manage the landing, progression can become surprisingly quick.

Your safety comes first.

We will only move onto larger drops when your coach feels your technique and confidence are ready.

Progression is based on control, not pressure to tick off a bigger feature.

Choose the right riding level

Beginner / Intermediate

Ideal if you are newer to jumping or want to improve your foundations before progressing further.

Coaching is based around suitable features on Follow the Dog.

Jump foundations
Body position
Weighting and unweighting
Small jumps and table tops
Drop technique
Confidence building

Advanced

For riders who already have confidence on jumps and want to progress onto larger, more demanding features.

Advanced coaching is based at Stile Cop.

Larger jumps
Gap progression
Step downs
Larger drops
Take-off refinement
Improved consistency

Get the bike working with you

Jumping magnifies bike setup problems.

Suspension that is too fast, too soft or poorly balanced can make the bike feel unpredictable through take-offs and landings.

We will check the obvious setup areas at the start of your session and advise where changes may help.

Get your bike dialled before your coaching day

Our SkillsLoop Bike Setup Tool gives you personalised starting points based on you, your bike and your riding.

It covers tyre pressure, suspension pressure, rebound, compression, cockpit setup, brake lever position, bar width and more.

A well-balanced bike gives you a much stronger platform for learning jumps, drops and larger features.

Try the Bike Setup Tool

Is this course right for me?

This course could be ideal if you:

Want to learn how to jump properly
Feel nervous when your wheels leave the ground
Regularly land nose-heavy or rear-heavy
Struggle to clear table tops consistently
Want to learn different drop techniques
Want to progress onto bigger jumps
Are considering your first gap jump
Want individual feedback rather than learning through trial and error

Private coaching means your progression

Jump progression varies massively between riders.

One rider may need more work on timing, another on body position and another on confidence.

Private coaching allows us to concentrate on the exact thing currently holding you back instead of moving through a fixed group lesson.

Half day or full day?

Half Day

A focused session ideal for working on one or two specific jump or drop techniques.

10:00am – 1:00pm

Full Day

Gives us more time to work through the foundations, repeat the movements and progress onto more varied features.

10:00am – 3:00pm

Includes a short break.

Which should I choose?

A half day works brilliantly if you have one clear area you want to improve.

If you want to cover both jumps and drops in more detail, or want more time for progressive trail-based practice, the full day is usually the better option.

Course details

Price

Private Jumps & Drops Courses start from £145.

Final price depends on course length, rider numbers and selected location.

Group size

Maximum group size is 6 riders.

Minimum age

Minimum age is 18, unless accompanied by an adult.

Site charges

Course prices include applicable site permission charges.

Want your own course edit?

Your own course edit is available as an optional extra.

Simply select the course edit option when choosing your booking options.

Before you book

Please select the correct course length, rider number and ability/location option.
All riders must bring a suitable mountain bike and helmet.
Advanced riders should select the Stile Cop option when progressing onto larger features.
Please make yourself aware of our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Photos and videos may be taken for coaching and social media purposes.
If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please tell your coach on the day.

Stop hoping the jump works. Understand why it works.

Jumps and drops become much less intimidating when you understand the movement behind them.

We will break the technique down, give you clear feedback and build progression around your riding rather than simply encouraging you to go faster or bigger.

Contact SkillsLoop

Email: info@skillsloop.com
Tel: 07429325729
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