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Introduction

Jumps are both events in there own right and training elements for Throwers and, to a lesser degree, Sprinters.  The Jumps are:

All Jumps consist of a

There is some commonality in the jumps and many specialist phases that Coaches and Athletes might identify.

Jumps sub-divide into

Pole Vault

Only experienced Coaches should teach Pole Vault and these should be specifically qualified for Pole Vault.  If you are a novice Athlete, it is better to travel longer distances than to be introduced to a Horizontal or High Jumps Coach who might have read a little about "Pole Vault", or who could "watch you from over there".

Sportshall

In Sportshall Athletics there are also: