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How do I improve technique and distance in the jump?

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Counting your steps from the board helps you find the most comfortable footing and running pattern for distance. Bicycle crunches can help you to learn to bring your leg up while jumping.

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How do I do a triple jump and hit the mark?

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Do a runback from the board you're jumping from of approximately 6-8 steps, get the mark, and do a run through as if to actually jump. Adjust until on mark.

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What are the skills needed for triple jump?

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Triple jump athletes excel at different skills. The approach and hop are fairly simple to learn. Most beginners struggle to get a good step phase. Factors that affect how well an athlete performs the different phases of the triple jump include body structure, strength, natural speed, level of experience and the availability of a knowledgeable coach.

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How can you practice for this jump when you only have a week before the competition?

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Rest on the last day, but do light training before then. As a long jumper, I follow similar techniques. Just make sure you practice more often.

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Is it okay if my third jump was made from the sand?

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No. If that is the case, consider jumping from a line further back, so if this is happening when you are jumping off the 7m, then go and jump off the 9m instead.

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Should I stretch beforehand?

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Yes, always stretch. It is the most important thing for any athlete, especially triple jumpers.

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Where do I measure from while doing the triple jump?

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Measure from the edge of the take off board (or line) nearest the landing pit.

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What is the secret for improving body strength and body structure?

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The main things are eating healthier and working out (as in crunches, pull ups, squats, hand stands, push-ups, etc.).

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Is it possible to spike myself on my lower thigh during a jump?

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It is possible.

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Wouldn't I get more distance if I landed on my butt with my feet in front of me instead of coming down on my feet first?

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Most likely not, if you do the landing right. When you land with feet in front of you, you should try to actually bring the feet in a downward motion as you land - that will make sure you get a little lift upward so you don't land on your butt.

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When I jump, where do I start measuring from? The place where I did the hop?

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You measure from the edge of the take off board closest to the landing pit.

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At which point do I start on my first jump?

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You start on (but not beyond) the takeoff board.

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Do I hop, then step, then jump?

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The triple jump used to be known as the "hop, step and jump." That's the order you follow, as explained above.

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When you do a triple jump, does your last jump have to be on or behind the board?

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The first "jump" begins at the board, and the last two "jumps" occur beyond the board.

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