Long Jump

Things to remember

• The act of stepping on the take-off board with a run and jumping long in called long jump. Good long jump requires a fast running, good take off, jumping high and proper landing.
• The gradual running before attempting the actual long jump in called approach run.
• Our running velocity should be very high just before reaching the take off board. Three or four steps before the take off the feet should be adjusted for the take-off.
• After the take-off we should fly forward and upwards and the activity executed in the air in called flight. Here we will practice hang style for the flight with hands stretched upwards.
• At the time of landing both the hands should be pulled forward hard and both the legs also should be kicked forward.