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High Jump
⭐ MasteredHigh jump is an athletics event where athletes run up to and leap over a bar set at increasing heights. Jumpers must clear the bar without knocking it off.
💡 Fun fact
Some high jumpers use the Fosbury flop, where they go over the bar backwards.
All about High Jump
High jump is an athletics event where athletes run up and leap over a bar set at increasing heights. Jumpers must clear the bar without knocking it off.
The Fosbury flop is a backwards jump over the bar.
The bar is raised after each successful jump.
High jumpers need speed, strength and good timing. The bar can fall if the athlete touches it, so precise jumping is important.
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Real-life uses of High Jump
- Athletics training
- Sports day events
- Building leg power
Frequently asked questions about High Jump
What is the aim of high jump?
Clear the bar without knocking it off.
What is the Fosbury flop?
A backwards jump over the bar.