Jumping
Jumping AbilityScore 100–200: Your Next Steps
A Jumping AbilityScore in the 100–200 band is a starting snapshot of your child's gross-motor jumping skill — leg strength, balance, coordination and confidence — not a diagnosis. The next steps are to confirm the picture with a qualified Pinnacle clinician and to keep movement playful at home. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
A Jumping score in the 100–200 band is a clear starting point — not a verdict — and it tells us exactly where to begin building strength, balance and confidence.
In short
Your child's Jumping AbilityScore in the 100–200 band is simply a snapshot of where their gross-motor jumping skill sits today — it points to areas worth supporting, not a problem to fear. Jumping draws on leg strength, balance, coordination and the confidence to leave the ground with both feet, and all of these grow beautifully with the right play and practice. The next step is a clinician-led look at the whole picture so support, if needed, is precise and child-led. Many children move forward steadily with gentle, playful input.What this score is telling you
Jumping is a wonderful window into gross-motor development because it brings several skills together at once:- Leg and core strength — the power to push off the ground.
- Balance and postural control — staying steady through take-off and landing.
- Bilateral coordination — both legs working together in rhythm.
- Motor planning and confidence — feeling safe to leave the ground.
A score in this band suggests one or more of these building blocks is still emerging. That is common, very workable, and often responds quickly to the right kind of active play and, where helpful, physiotherapy or occupational therapy guidance.
Your next steps
1. Confirm the picture with a clinician. A score is a starting signal — a qualified Pinnacle clinician reviews it alongside your child's overall motor development to understand why the band sits where it does. 2. Keep movement playful at home. Animal hops, jumping over a low rope on the floor, bouncing on a soft surface, and stepping up and down from a low step all build the strength and confidence jumping needs. 3. Watch and celebrate small gains. Children progress in steps — a two-footed hop today often becomes a confident jump within weeks of joyful practice.The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care — never from an app, a number alone, or an online form. From there, your child receives a precise motor profile and, if helpful, a plan shaped by therapists who understand the strength, balance and coordination behind jumping. Explore how the AbilityScore is calculated, see how our physiotherapy and motor support builds these skills, and learn more across the [Pinnacle Blooms Network](/).Trusted sources
World Health Organization gross-motor developmental milestones; American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org) guidance on physical development and active play; CDC developmental milestone resources for movement and coordination.Next step — Ready to turn this score into a clear plan? Book a motor assessment with a Pinnacle clinician.
This is general information, not a diagnosis — a clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
What to watch
Watch whether your child can jump with both feet leaving the ground, lands steadily without falling, and grows in confidence with playful practice. Note difficulty pushing off, frequent stumbles on landing, or avoidance of jumping play — share these at a clinical check.
Try this at home
Make jumping a game — lay a rope flat on the floor and play 'hop the river', or do animal jumps (frog, bunny, kangaroo) together for a few joyful minutes a day.
Trusted sources
Developed by SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network · Last reviewed 2026-06-10
This is general information, not a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care.
Frequently asked
Does a Jumping AbilityScore of 100–200 mean something is wrong with my child?
No. The band is a snapshot of where your child's jumping skill sits today, not a diagnosis. It simply points to building blocks — strength, balance, coordination, confidence — that may still be emerging and that often respond well to playful practice and, where helpful, clinician-led support.
What skills does jumping actually need?
Jumping brings together leg and core strength to push off, balance and postural control to stay steady, bilateral coordination so both legs work together, and the confidence to leave the ground. A score in this band suggests one or more of these is still developing.
What should I do first?
Confirm the picture with a qualified Pinnacle clinician who reviews the score alongside your child's overall motor development, keep movement playful at home with hops and low jumps, and celebrate small gains — children often progress within weeks of joyful, regular practice.
Can I help my child's jumping at home?
Yes. Animal hops, jumping over a rope laid flat on the floor, bouncing on a soft surface, and stepping up and down from a low step all build the strength, balance and confidence that jumping needs — always kept fun and pressure-free.