Broad Jump: how to do it

Jump forward as far as you can off both feet, land on both feet and hold the landing, then walk back to the start if space is short.

SOME FLOOR SPACE

Step by step

  1. Clear non-slip floor, swing the arms back and load the hips.

    01 Clear non-slip floor, swing the arms back and load the hips.

  2. Explode forward and up, arms drive through, feet reach ahead.

    02 Explode forward and up, arms drive through, feet reach ahead.

    Avoid: falling forward on the landing: wrists and knees hit the floor.

  3. Land soft on both feet, knees over the toes, hold it.

    03 Land soft on both feet, knees over the toes, hold it.

    Avoid: landing stiff on the heels: the knees and back take the shock.

In short

  1. Clear space, non-slip floor, swing the arms back and load the hips
  2. Explode forward and up, arms drive through
  3. Land soft on both feet, knees over the toes, hold it
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