The process of successfully executing a high jump involves various critical techniques, beginning with the take-off. The individual first explains that they will reach for a lamp instead of a wall during the jump. This action allows for the upward momentum to be maintained while providing a secure grip, enabling them to push away safely and execute a proper landing.
When hanging from the lamp post, the jumper should focus on pushing off effectively. As they descend, it’s crucial to mindfully locate the landing spot to ensure a safe and correct placement of the feet upon landing. Specifically, the individual emphasizes the importance of landing on the balls of the feet to avoid injury and maintain balance.
Furthermore, the jumper needs to be vigilant about the nature of the landing surface. Uneven terrain or obstacles can greatly affect the landing, so careful consideration is necessary. They advise targeting a safe, flat area and avoiding precarious spots, such as the edge of a step, to prevent any mishaps during the landing process.
Key points:
- Proper grip and upward momentum are essential for executing a high jump successfully.
- Focus on safe and precise landing techniques to avoid injury.
- Assess the landing surface to choose the best spot for a secure landing.
Being able to correctly absorb impact without damage is essential for parkour. Demonstrate a good landing position from a cat-leap position on a wall to floor drop.
Start in a cat-leap / arm-jump position on a wall so that your feet are over chest-height. Push away and drop to the floor. You must land facing the wall.
Make sure you land in a stable position on both feet at the same time and there is no movement afterwards. No shuffling of feet or foot movement.
Repeat three times.
Landing Position:
- You are landing both feet at the same time and on the ball of the foot (behind big toe)
- Your calfs, quads, hamstrings, glutes and lower abs are contracting hard.
- Your ankle, knee and hips are all at roughly 50%-70% bent position.
- You are actively contracting your toes and muscles.
- Chest up and back straight.
- Arms out in front for stability.
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