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In my opinion Track is the best sport there is. There are events for just about anyone, from shot put to pole vault. In high school I was a jumper. Jumpers endure a lot of hard work, they have to fo the most technical events.
Always warm-up before doing anything.
Always warm-up before doing anything.
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My personal favorite, this is my best event.
high jump is broken into basically 4 sections:
1. approach-
The approach maybe more important than the take-off. The approach requires a certain shape or curve(a J curve), the right amount of speed, and the correct number of strides. If you jump off your right foot then you will start on the left side and if you jump off your left then your going to start from the right side. The approach angle is also critical for optimal height. The length of the approach is determined by the speed of the person. A slower runner requires about 8 strides. However, a faster high jumper might need about 13 strides. The greater the speed of the run, the greater the body's momentum can be converted upward. But this is not a full out sprint either. Practice this alot, make sure its consistant.
2. take-off-
Foot Placement is quite important, it should touch down about 3 feet outside the near standard. Your foot should be pointed towards the opposite back corner. The greater the force on the ground, the higher the jump. In order to jump wertically, the center of mass needs to be directly over the touchdown foot at the point of takeoff.
3. clearence-
Once the jumper leaves to ground, the flight path of the center of mass has already been determined. The body will rotate around the center of mass. As the jumper leaves the ground, the takeoff leg is kept low and the other knee stays up. The head and shoulders pass the bar first, with the back flat to the bar.
4. snap-
As soon as the hips pass the bar, they should be lowered. Then the athlete should bring the chin to chest, lowering the hips and so raising the raising the hamstrings. Then straighten the legs, then "throw" them behind your head.
high jump is broken into basically 4 sections:
1. approach-
The approach maybe more important than the take-off. The approach requires a certain shape or curve(a J curve), the right amount of speed, and the correct number of strides. If you jump off your right foot then you will start on the left side and if you jump off your left then your going to start from the right side. The approach angle is also critical for optimal height. The length of the approach is determined by the speed of the person. A slower runner requires about 8 strides. However, a faster high jumper might need about 13 strides. The greater the speed of the run, the greater the body's momentum can be converted upward. But this is not a full out sprint either. Practice this alot, make sure its consistant.
2. take-off-
Foot Placement is quite important, it should touch down about 3 feet outside the near standard. Your foot should be pointed towards the opposite back corner. The greater the force on the ground, the higher the jump. In order to jump wertically, the center of mass needs to be directly over the touchdown foot at the point of takeoff.
3. clearence-
Once the jumper leaves to ground, the flight path of the center of mass has already been determined. The body will rotate around the center of mass. As the jumper leaves the ground, the takeoff leg is kept low and the other knee stays up. The head and shoulders pass the bar first, with the back flat to the bar.
4. snap-
As soon as the hips pass the bar, they should be lowered. Then the athlete should bring the chin to chest, lowering the hips and so raising the raising the hamstrings. Then straighten the legs, then "throw" them behind your head.
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Nov 13, 2009. 9:05 PMgunnerbee
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nice, you should coach
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