What I want you to feel first is the push from the supporting leg, and the lift through your upper body. If you open too early, you lose that energy, and your balance can tilt forward. Instead, wait, reach, and then extend. This is what creates a clean, long line in the air. It’s not about forcing the leg up; it’s about timing, control, and letting your body work in the correct sequence. Every detail, from how you push off the floor to how you carry your upper body, shapes the quality of the jum