The approach

The approach of the high jump is actually more important than the take off. If a high jumper runs with bad timing or without enough aggressiveness, then clearing a high bar becomes more of a challenge. The approach requires a certain shape or curve, the right amount of speed, and the correct number of strides. The approach angle measure is also critical for optimal height. Most great straddle jumpers have a run at angles of about 30 to 40 degrees. The length of the run is determined by the speed of the person's approach. A slower run 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 The j type approach allows for: horizontal speed, the ability to turn in the air (centripetal force), and good take off position. The approach should be a hard controlled stride so that a person does not fall from creating an angle with speed. Athletes should run tall and lean from the ankles on the curve and not the hips [2].

Drills can be practiced to get the hang of the approach. One drill that can be used is to run in a straight line (the linear part of the approach) and then run two to three circles spiraling into one another. Another drill is to run or skip a circle of any size, two to three times in a rowThe long jump is an athletics (track and field) event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far from the take-off point as possible.