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The term 'broad jump' means the same as the term 'long jump'. Where the long jump is an event where an athlete runs a short distance and then jumps through the air to see how far they can go, the standing broad (long) jump is where an athlete jumps through the air to see how far they can go from a standing position. Click on the 'Standing Broad Jump' link below to learn more about it.
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∙ 16y ago
Edwin Donato Santiag...
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∙ 16y agoThere is no pass or fail.
Depeding on your age you have to achieve a certain length in cm.
There is a table on the link below which will help you understand.
http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/longjump.htm
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∙ 15y agoIt tests the distance of a jump from one point to another. You jump with two legs and land with two and you measure from the starting point. The outcome is dependant on leg muscle, bodyweight, and use of arms etc.
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∙ 14y agoA two footed jump for distance where the athlete takes off from a standing position.
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∙ 12y agoLook ahead,don't be scared,reach out and jump.When you jump,tell yourself you can do it.
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∙ 11y agoIt's the same event.
Edwin Donato Santiag...
the answer is 4.780
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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
How do you do standing broad jump?
swing your arms high at least 1 time,legs apart and JUMP!
How far can adults jump?
A standing broad jump, not too far. A running jump, much further. And there are tricks, such as running and tossing weights backwards, which adds further distance to the jump.
Why is a standing broad jump mat made of rubber?
As rubber produces lots of friction, when we jump and land on the rubber mat, it will prevent us from slipping.
How far can the average boy jump?
Depends on age and size and method. Less distance is traversed in a standing broad jump than in a running jump. Too, there are tricks that can be used.
Is broad jump the same as long jump?
NO!
What are some good techniques for the standing broad jump?
bend your knees,swing your arm for momentem,use all your strength in your legs to prepell you forward.
What is the old name for long jump?
Broad Jump
What is the standing broad jump record in feet?
For the highest jump by a horse it's 8ft1 1/2 officially and unofficially 8ft3 1/4
In what year were standing jumps dropped from the Olympics?
Standing triple jump was last competed at the 1904 Games in St. Louis and standing high jump and standing long jump were last competed at the 1912 Games in Stockholm.
What fitness component is tested in standing long jump?
Muscular Power is the Fitness Component tested in Standing Long Jump.
