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    The document provides information about the high jump field event in track and field. It describes the four phases of the high jump as the approach, take off, flight, and landing. The approach involves gradual acceleration leading up to the jump. The take off uses momentum from bending and extending the legs. During flight, the body arches over the bar before landing on the back and shoulders with feet up. Common mistakes are incorrect stepping, not taking the curve properly, jumping with the wrong leg, and sitting on the bar during clearance.

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    3º ESO - PE Workbook - IES Joan Miró – Physical Education Department

    TRACK AND FIELD - HIGH JUMP

    INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD EVENTS

    There are two types of field events: jumps and throws.

    In jumping competitions, athletes are judged on either the length or height of their jumps.
    Jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault.

    The throwing events involve projecting an implement (such as a heavy weight, javelin or
    discus) from a set point, with athletes being judged on the distance that the object is
    thrown. The throwing events are shot put, javelin, discus and hammer.

    HIGH JUMP

    High jumpers must leap over a long bar without


    knocking the bar off of its supports.

    The high jump has four phases:

    1. The Approach - Gradual acceleration is the first key aspect. After a few strides you
    should be in the full upright sprinting position. It is very important to keep accelerating until
    you get to the bar (listón), to convert your maximum controlled horizontal speed into
    vertical speed. It will allow you to get the momentum you need for a good flight.
    The penultimate step differs from the rest, it´s a bit longer, to prepare you to jump longer.
    The last step is shorter to help maintain speed.

    2. The Take off – You need to gather the momentum (coger impulso) with the outside
    leg raising and bending the inside leg. Before you launch yourself it is important your arms
    come back behind you.
    3. The Flight - As you approach the bar in the air, your body should begin to arch
    (arquear), allowing your hips to be higher than your center of mass as they pass over the
    bar. Once your shoulders clear the bar, your hips should be as high as possible.

    4. The Landing- You will have to prepare your body for landing using your back and
    shoulders and your feet looking at the ceiling.

    The key to being successful at the high jump is to have a good technique at each stage
    of the jump. A strong approach will lead to a better take off.

    Approach Take off Flight Bar clearance Landing


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    3º ESO - PE Workbook - IES Joan Miró – Physical Education Department

    Approach Take off

    Flight

    Landing

    COMMON MISTAKES IN THE HIGH JUMP

    - Incorrect step distribution


    - Do not taking (or cutting )the curve correctly.
    - Jumping with the wrong leg
    - Sitting on the bar

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