Sure this may be the worst (and funniest) demonstration of supposedly cat-like agility. But here’s why he does that bum wiggle before his epic jump...
For starters, cats are more sprinter than marathon runner. They’re about explosive power over endurance. Short naps over long sleeps. Small snacks over a big meal. You get the drift...
So with that sprinting mindset in mind, the bum wiggle starts to makes sense.
Ultimately, wriggling themselves into a crouching position is like Usain Bolt settling into the starters blocks. It sets them up for an explosive leap at a toy...or their mate teasing them on top of the fridge.
It ensures their feet settle on something firm to spring off. And gives them confidence to look...and then leap. It also helps to contain their excitement over the adventure they're about to experience...
But when they're springing off the slippery side of a table, this is the result 😳