Jumping Events consist of four events. However, only two (Long jump and High jump) are discussed below.
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Triple Jump
- Pole Vault
Long Jump
Long jump is considered as the main field event. In this event, the athlete has to jump from the takeoff board to the jumping pit. The entire group of athletes will get three jumps to qualify for the final phase of the competition. Athletes should have speed, power and flexibility for it. Eight qualified jumpers are selected for the final phase of the competition. Three more chances are given to the selected eight jumpers for getting final ranking.
Information about Long Jump
Long jump ground
Methods of Long Jump
Athletes usually use the following methods for long jump—
1. Sail Technique
2. Hang Technique
3. Hitch-kick Technique
Phases of Long Jump
There are the four phases in long jump.
Runway:
The athlete attains his maximum speed by running on the runway so that he can reach the take off board with full speed and also to get the maximum momentum.
The hang technique
Take-off: The athlete takes-off with his strong foot by pushing it against the take-off board. The athlete raises both the hands up and as a result his entire body is raised up. The front leg is lifted upwards and the knee is bent.
Flight: When the body of the athlete is in the air after the take-off, it is known as flight. During flight position, the athlete uses various techniques like hang method or hitch-kick technique. The momentum gained during the runway helps the body to move forward in the air.
Landing: Both feet of the athlete simultaneously touch the ground while landing. During landing, the legs should be kept straight. Both hands should be raised and taken towards the feet and the neck should be bent forward. This posture helps in gaining some more distance in the air and the body gets balanced while landing.
Hitch-kick technique
High Jump
This is also one of the major field events. In this, the athlete crosses the crossbar with a jump. Activeness and flexibility are important for the athlete.
Information about High Jump
Techniques of High Jump
The most popular technique of high jump is Fosbury Flop. However some other techniques are also used.
Which are—
Scissor Jump: To jump over the crossbar with alternate legs and to land on the feet is called scissor jump.
Western roll : Rolling over the crossbar and landing on the back is known as western roll.
Straddle Technique: In this technique, the legs are taken alternately over the crossbar and the body is rolled near the bar.
Fosbury Flop: It is a new technique. In this, the bar is crossed by back after bending the body. The landing is done on the shoulders.
Fosbury flop
General Rules
Certain general rules of high jump are given below.
Jumper needs—to jump on one foot only.
It will be a foul, if an athlete—
- shakes the bar from the support.
- touches the ground with any part of his body before clearing the poles.
An athlete can jump from any height. Consecutive three failures from a particular height will disqualify the athlete.
Poles should not be moved during the competition.
If there are more than three athletes, the time fixed for each jump is one minute. If two to three athletes are there in the competition, time of 1.30 minutes is given. Whereas a time of 3 minutes is given to a single athlete.
Athlete can mark the runway according to the wish, but can use only the adhesive tape given by the organisers.
Complete action sequence of fosbury flop
