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Approach Run

Rehearsal of the approach run with check marks ensuring consistency of approach run to the take off board.

Long Jump

Drive Activation

This drill activates the upward and forward drive of the free leg over the hurdle and produces a good split leg position.

Long Jump

Short Stride Approach

A short stride approach run builds up the necessary attack onto the board and works on the first part of the flight phase .

Long Jump

2 Footed Standing Jump

Two footed standing long jump stresses vigorous take off from legs, strong swing of the arms, followed by forward shoot of legs to cover as much distance as possible.

Long Jump

Penultimate Stride

Focus on the approach run by lengthening the penultimate stride and shortening the final stride prior to take off. This action lowers the centre of gravity and tilts the body backwards in preparation for take off.

Long Jump
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Approach Run

Rehearsal of the approach run with check marks ensuring consistency of approach run to the take off board.

Long Jump

Drive Activation

This drill activates the upward and forward drive of the free leg over the hurdle and produces a good split leg position.

Long Jump

Short Stride Approach

A short stride approach run builds up the necessary attack onto the board and works on the first part of the flight phase .

Long Jump

2 Footed Standing Jump

Two footed standing long jump stresses vigorous take off from legs, strong swing of the arms, followed by forward shoot of legs to cover as much distance as possible.

Long Jump

Penultimate Stride

Focus on the approach run by lengthening the penultimate stride and shortening the final stride prior to take off. This action lowers the centre of gravity and tilts the body backwards in preparation for take off.

Long Jump

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