 | IntroductionThe Long Jump is said to be a simple event which should not be overcomplicated. Run-up and Jump. Others will state that it comprises:
It is performed from a run-up into a sand-pit and there is a take off points at 1 meter from the edge of the pit. Some pits have 2 and 3 metre take-off points because they are shorter in length.....these pits should not be used unless your worst jump is greater than 1 metre more than the distance to the pit (if you jump 3 metres when you are a "complete donkey", you might just about be safe to jump from a 3 metre take-off board; however, if your PB is 3.20, forget it!) Starting Long JumpLong Jump can exert enormous pressures on bones, joints, muscles and tendons. You should have an experienced Jumps coach when starting or it may affect your bones forever. Enough of the warnings - on to one of the most enjoyable events. This event should not be started before the age of 9 years in training or 10 years in fun competitions and 11 years in "competitive" competition. A good tip from the leading UK's U17B Combined Event Athlete's Parents is to not jump from the board in training due to the harder jolt from the wooden board. I use the idea now in Training. Training
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