Learning How to Long Jump
By
Jordan Powell
What is the Long Jump?
The Long Jump is a track and field
event that requires one to jump for
distance rather than height.
The purpose of the long jump is to
run down the runway and jump off a
board as far as you can into a pit of
sand.
Basic Steps to Long Jumping
Step 1. The judge calls you up.
Step 2. Prepare mentally for your
jump at your marked spot.
Step 3. Begin running building up
speed down the runway.
Basic Steps Cont.
Step 4. As you approach the board you
gather all your speed and strength and
jump.
Step 5. While in the air hold your feet up
as long as you can until you land.
Step 6. As you land, kick feet out in front
of you bringing your arms forward as well
in order to land.
Rules
Rule 1. You can only have one start mark
on the runway.
Rule 2. You only get six jumps and you
cannot retake them.
Rule 3. If you jump past the board your
jump does not count, your foot must be
on the board or behind it for it to count.
Rule 4. The judge measures the closest
part of your landing from the board.
Web Site Links
http://longjump11.tripod.com/longju
mp.html
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/longjum
p/
Video links of Long Jumpers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybEs3j_MmrA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDTIHoYvFns
&feature=related