Scoop the rabbit toward your chest and hold them firmly. The key is to position the rabbit within a few inches of you and shorten the time they are suspended in mid-air. Even a normally affectionate rabbit may express indignation at being picked up by wriggling, thumping or nipping you. The rabbit is simply trying to retain solid ground and control of her own fate. If she is uncomfortable or impatient, jumping may seem the best escape.
Rabbits are very fragile.
Their skeletons are light compared to their bodies for quick escapes in the wild, and susceptible to trauma from falling, twisting and kicking. If a rabbit begins to struggle, you must resist the urge to let go and instead hug the rabbit tightly to your chest. This will also prevent you from getting raked by their claws. Squat before you release him and set him down facing you, or cover his eyes with your hand. If they can't see where they're going, they're less inclined to leap before they look.