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1 Coaching the high jump Presented by Tom Roderick Runnerrod@juno.com

2 OUTLINE 1.Preparation 2.Approach 3.Last 3-4 steps 4.Take off 5.In the air 6.The finish 7.Video examples

3 PREPARATION Rationale Early training Drills Methodologies

4 APPROACH Goal First step The curve Conversion Additional points of emphasis

5 LAST 3-4 STEPS Lean Get low Get arms involved Final two steps

6 TAKE OFF Ankle position Lead knee (on free leg) follows the curve Block with the arms Common error: Too close to the bar

7 IN THE AIR Look over lead shoulder Squeeze shoulder blades together Squeeze gluts Feet together, knees apart Press chest and hips to the sky Hands near thighs

8 FINISH DO NOT KICK Push chin away from chest to start a chain reaction Jumper will bend at waist Hips will drop Legs will straighten (keep knees apart) Feet will “float” upwards


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