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How High Jump Takeoff Mechanics Change With Distance From the Bar b...

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Overview

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90% of all misses in the High Jump happen because the jumper ends up too close to the bar at takeoff.

How do we ensure our athletes aren't taking off too close? In this course you'll learn the useful terms in assessing the high jump, the role of the arms and the legs, and how to develop confidence in your athletes to takeoff further away from the bar.

Practical video examples are given for a variety of ability levels. Strategies to improve distance away from the bar at takeoff and additonal considerations are provided. 

Syllabus

Takeoff Overview

  • Useful Terms
  • Terms Demonstrated
  • Takeoff Mechanics Defined
  • Ways to Use the Arms
  • Arm Drive Demonstrated

Raising the Center of Mass

  • Single Arm Version
  • Double Arm Version
  • Arms Simplified

The Legs Role in Takeoff

  • The Drive Leg
  • Drive Leg Demonstrated

Takeoff Distance

  • Crowded Spacing Starts Early
  • Example #1
  • How Arms Change When Too Close
  • Example #2
  • How Legs Change When Too Close
  • Example #3
  • Good Example
  • Attempting to Fix Too Close
  • Too Close Can Happen to Anyone
  • Perfect Example

Final Thoughts

  • Recap
  • What I've Learned
  • Q&A

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