High Jump
Pre-Competition Prep
1 hour and 10 minutes before event…
Light Jogging - 400 meters (start getting warm)
1 hour before event…
Dynamic stretching...on the move!
45 minutes before event…
3 approaches
15 minutes before event…
Visualize successful jump & relax
JUMP Sequence
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#1 - Approach
Must make a “J approach” (six step)
3 steps on approach (will vary) - used for speed
3 steps on curve (will vary) - used for lean
Not an “I approach” or “L approach” - !!BAD!!
#2 - Curve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81NIdfEGL9o
The goal of the curve is to lean.
Bend at the ankles.
Not bending at the hips - !!BAD!!
#3 - Jump
Don’t forget to jump. (go big)
Please jump vertical or straight up
BIG knee & BIG arms.
#4 - Rotation
The LEAN at the curve is so you ROTATE over the bar.
Make sure to put your HEAD BACK
No lean at curve no rotation - !!BAD!!
#5 - Landing
Land on your soldiers and back of the neck.
Think "Back Flip"
Not flat on the mat - !!BAD!!
#6 - Exit Mat
Competitor MUST exit Mat with bar still on standards
#7 - HIGH FIVE and say BAM to coach
IF YOU DON'T DO IT, SOMEONE ELSE WILL. - anon