Illustrated High Jump Technique

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide

Once you clear the bar, spread your arms, then your legs, to slow your momentum, then enjoy the ride down until you land on your upper back.

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• Introduction
• Approach - start
• Approach - straight run
• Approach - Curve
• Takeoff - double arm
• Takeoff - single arm
• Flight - arching your body
• Flight - clearing your legs
• Flight - finish

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