High Jump

NB: We are unable to teach the Frosbury Flop jumping style due to our high jump pads not covering a large enough area.

Scissor Style 

The scissor style high jump components consist of the following steps/approaches, to be used as the athlete develops his/her style.

Establishing Approach

Scissor Style — Three-step Approach

Scissor Style — Seven-step Approach

Establishing the Approach

1. Stand next to the mat, with or without bar.

2. Run back three steps from takeoff point at a 45-degree angle from pit.

3. Run toward mat, starting with left foot and taking three steps; take off on left foot.

Scissor Style — Seven-step Approach

1. Stand parallel to and an arm's length away from the crossbar, and a quarter of the bar's length from the right standard. This is the takeoff point to develop consistency in the approach.

2. Take seven steps away from this point on a 45-degree angle to the right or left (depending on take off leg) of the mat. This is the location of the starting stance.

3. Face the pit, take the first step with the left foot, run straight to the mat, and accelerate with every step.

4. Plant left foot on seventh step at takeoff spot; jump into the air.

5. Keep arms and legs up with head held straight.

6. Land buttocks first onto the mat.

7. Roll to the rear of the mat and get off.

Coaching Tips

Emphasise driving knee of right leg; leg will be horizontal to ground.

Have athlete keep head up and upper body upright.