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There are only 3 things you need to think of when jumping, all others require training and practice. Luck alos comes in handy (winds, perfect boards, etc.) # Jump as far forwards you can regarding of the position you land. # Jump on the board of maximum length # Count (usually 8) strides
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agothe aim of the standing long jump is to get the farthest distance from a standing position instead of taking a run before the jump.
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∙ 12y agoit is to combine our strength speed and agility
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∙ 11y agoThe goal is to jump as far as possible with a hop, step and a jump.
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What is the farthest jump for the long jump?
There are two track and field events. The long jump, and the triple jump.
Does Usain Bolt do the long jump?
He does not long jump.
What does doing a long jump measure?
the length of how long you can jump
How long did lynn davies jump in the long Jump?
19m
When did the term Broad Jump change to Long Jump.... and why?
Broad Jump is standing still but the long jump is with a running start then jumping
When did the term Broad Jump change to Long Jump and why?
Broad Jump is standing still but the long jump is with a running start then jumping
Is a long jump a field or a event?
The long jump is a field event.
What colour flag indicates an invalid jump in long jump?
The red flag indicates an invalid jump in the Long Jump.
Is broad jump the same as long jump?
NO!
What is the human world record in long high jump?
There is no competition called the long high jump.
What is the difference between the long jump and high jump?
The long jump is where you have a long strip of sand which you run to and jump as far as you can along it whilst the high jump is where there is a pole which the athletes have to jump over and it gets raised every time each athlete has jumped. :)
How far did greg Rutherford jump in the mens long jump at the 2012 Olympics?
Greg Rutherford won a Long Jump Gold Medal with a Jump of 8.31
