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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There 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
It 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.
A two footed jump for distance where the athlete takes off from a standing position.
Look ahead,don't be scared,reach out and jump.When you jump,tell yourself you can do it.