Hi Coach

The jump takeoff mechanism is fundamental and common to all jumping event.

The hips should rise as high as possible. The higher they rise the greater
the potential for clearing a high height.

For more information try a web search under J G Hay or read Dysons Mechanics
of Athletics

Denis Doyle



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From: "bhscoach3" <bhscoach3@...>
To: <highjump@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:08 AM
Subject: [HJ] hip placement


> As with the other jumps, it is important that the hips are moving
> forward of the takeoff foot at the board. Is there any such technique
> with the hips at takeoff in high jump. Or, how much highr should the
> hips rise from takeoff to clearing the bar.
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