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How do I do a high jump?

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Jump in a "J" shape. When you get to the height of the bar in your jump, lift up the leg that's the closest to the bar. Don't forget to arch your back as you go over.

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I have a jumper who clears the bar with most of her body, but hits the bar with her heals. Are there any drills she can do to overcome this problem?

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Get a box for her to stand on and have her flop back, and ensure that her legs fly up to the sky.

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How do I avoid hitting the bar with my back?

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You have to arch your back more to avoid hitting the bar. Focus on this especially when you jump and you should be able to correct the issue.

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How do I determine what the "take off" spot is?

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The take-off spot is where you most feel comfortable, so you can get a nice, clean jump. In competitions, they usually let you practice beforehand; this is the time you test how many steps you have to put in.

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In what year did this jump start?

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1968 Summer Olympic Games. The games were held at Mexico City. There are plenty of videos on YouTube.

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How do I jump 3 meters?

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Go down and tuck in your legs before jumping to give your body more strength.

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How do you do this from the left side?

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There isn't really any difference in the way that you do it from the left.

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