After sprinting to gain momentum, jumpers launch over a high bar and land on a crash mat on the other side. For your own ... Therefore, you need to perfect the running technique before you attempt to jump over anything. ... This form was first used at the Olympics in Mexico City in 1968 by Dick Fosbury to win a gold medal. read more
High jump technique - The approach: 3 important factors of the approach are acceleration, maximum velocity, and curve running. There are 3 different approaches that the athletes use today. The J approach, flared approach, and hook approach. All 3 approaches have the same curve into the jump. read more
The high jump combines techniques used in running and hurdling, as well as jumping events. It’s the approach run that generates the speed that gives a high jumper the power to leap over the bar. At the same time, the approach run must be controlled – as in the hurdles – by employing the same stride pattern on each jump, to complete the approach at the proper takeoff spot. read more