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High Jump  : The Basics

 
Use an 8 stride run-up, 3 strides straight, 5 on a tight curve.
 
Lean strongly in to the center of the curve and drop the shoulder farthest from the bar.

Take off about 70cm out from the bar and about lm in from the upright

Take off foot should be in line with your run, not twisted.
 
"Free" leg and arm on same side, nearest the bar, must be driven across the body and up at take off.
 
Arm and shoulder nearest the bar must be kept high and not dropped.
 
Aim to keep hips high and look back on bar clearance; don't look at knees.
 
When you sort out a run-up which works, measure it either in foot lengths or metres and write down the distances (a & b)

 
Arnie
27/6/2008
 
Do not attempt to do any of these activities without qualified coaching supervision

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