Answer: leapfrogs

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEAPFROGSJumps by taking turns
LEAPFROGSClears with a bound
LEAPFROGSProgresses in jumps or stages
LEAPFROGSGoes over another's head
LEAPFROGSHurdles
leapfrogs(of a person or group) Surpass or overtake another to move into a leading or dominant position
leapfrogsPerform such a vault
leapfrogsPass over (a stage or obstacle)
leapfrogsLEAPFROG, to jump over with the legs apart