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Lee Lee One of my favorite back exercises is "superman". And you can do it anywhere. You lay on your stomach, place your hand behind your head. There are two ...
Stephanie Jaross
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Dec 1, 2003
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6112
... I was wondering if this might be the answer to my issue or if trying it would mess up my form and create more issues without solving the initial one. I...
theconfusedjumper
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Dec 3, 2003
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6113
my scanner won't work but i found this. in the files folder if u look at the picture titled "jvn25.jpg" my jump looks much like his. only difference is i'm...
theconfusedjumper
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Dec 3, 2003
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If your legs are curling under your most likely out of position in a number of different ways but probably the most helpful answer is to scoot back. Your...
k johnson
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Dec 3, 2003
6:07 am
6115
If you are knocking the bar off with your lower body, chances are that you are not rotating backward fast enough. This backward spin comes from your approach...
Glen Stone
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Dec 3, 2003
10:46 am
6116
One thing that helped me when I was a jumper (not a 7 footer.....but I will offer practical advice) was to put my chin to my chest once I had cleared the bar...
datascope1
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Dec 3, 2003
3:48 pm
6117
I agree with Mr. Stone. My two cents worth? Try getting your knees farther apart when you are "on top", this will automatically raise your calves and heels....
Dan Franks
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Dec 3, 2003
4:14 pm
6118
Hmmm... First of all, the "kick" should not be necessary if you are spinning about the bar at the correct rate. At least not more than just making sure that...
Glen Stone
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Dec 3, 2003
5:28 pm
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Hi Jo That excessive lifting of the lower leg usually comes from a mismatch between the speed of the rotations in the takeoff action and the power you are...
denis doyle
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Dec 3, 2003
10:10 pm
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lol, i just wrote a whole reply and hit back on accident so everything erased, i think its too late to be doing this. I'll try again tomorrow. thanks for all...
theconfusedjumper
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Dec 5, 2003
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If any of you need some actual examples of good rotation as opposed to improper rotation, look at my web page.. http://www.geocities.com/superhops73 I made a...
Eric
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Dec 5, 2003
1:14 pm
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Maybe I am mistaken but wouldn't you need more rotation at higher heights? I think there was some study done and in order to clear really high bars you had to...
DAN
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Dec 7, 2003
3:12 pm
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Hi Dan 1. assumng takeoff position - upright 2. assuming landing position - on shoulders 3. therefore same AMOUNT of rotation from takeoff to landing per...
denis doyle
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Dec 7, 2003
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This is one most everyone could think through if they set their mind to it. First you must accept the premise that you can't change your rate of spin much when...
Glen Stone
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Dec 8, 2003
3:17 am
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Dan, I was watching you jump in Charlotte and I had a theory about rotation at different heights...Grant it this is just a theory. I thought that the higher...
Eric
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Dec 8, 2003
5:59 pm
6127
Dan, et al, I try not to over think the in air flight path, not withstanding some practical exercises in practice, such as standing flops that can help with...
Tony Coates
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Dec 9, 2003
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Hi Tony, My point about a 10% increase in rotation rate that could theoretically be obtained by arching is this -- it isn't much. I agree with you. I think it...
Glen Stone
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Dec 9, 2003
10:58 am
6129
hey all, Kyley is right, if i scoot back a bit this will help some for the next height or two, but the real problem still remains. also what type of ways do...
theconfusedjumper
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Dec 10, 2003
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Q: would your spin rate increase with a shaper curve? A: Yes, all other things being equal. Q: i'm 6'2" and hy curve is 10'6" wide, does that sound about...
Glen Stone
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Dec 10, 2003
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i stopped using a visable turning point because sometimes i would distract me, but last summer when i did have one, it was marked 11'6" wide and 15'6" towards...
theconfusedjumper
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Dec 11, 2003
3:28 am
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Joe, If you make such adjustments, what will your approach look like? I ask this because if you change your turning point it affects your curve entry, curve...
Glen Stone
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Dec 11, 2003
10:47 am
6133
What can I do about peaking beyond the bar, I know I need to take off further away but I cannot seem to shorten my last two strides. Anyone have any advise? ...
CONNIE MELCHER
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Dec 12, 2003
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6134
... off further away but I cannot ... Connie, A couple of things come to mind immediately. First, having the peak of your flight beyond the bar could be...
Glen Stone
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Dec 12, 2003
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6135
thanks for all the help and comments everyone joe...
theconfusedjumper
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Dec 12, 2003
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6136
hi i am india ,my name is arul i am having ameet on next month so any body tell me the name of the drug to improve my performance ur"s arul Yahoo! India...
arun kumar
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Dec 12, 2003
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NOT INTO DRUGS ARUN. Kathy arun kumar <aru_cool007@...> wrote: hi i am india ,my name is arul i am having ameet on next month so any body tell me the...
Kathryn Frost
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Dec 12, 2003
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Do not use drugs. Do not use drugs. Do not use drugs. ..... I can not say it enough. Do not use drugs. I hope nobody on this forum is dumb enough to suggest...
Glen Stone
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Dec 12, 2003
5:41 pm
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Arun if you want to perform better PRACTICE AND EAT WELL. Don't ever do drugs because the long term effects on your body will make you regret ever doing it. ...
Kori Splain
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Dec 12, 2003
6:18 pm
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Hi Arul. Have you tried ENDORPHIN. Great drug. Easy to obtain. Anyone can make it and its not banned by the IAAF. You just do some hard training and bang!...
denis doyle
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Dec 13, 2003
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hi sir, u told me endorphin,but i don't know hw to use this,plz tell me how to use.and at what time gap it is should be used, next month last i am having the...
arun kumar
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