2.3 High Jump

• describe phases in Fosbury flop technique in High jump for skill acquisition
• perform Fosbury flop technique in High jump for skill mastery
• appreciate the use of Fosbury technique in High jump

“How can safety be enhanced during the execution of the Fosbury flop technique?”

“Why are decision-making skills necessary when executing a High jump?”

“How do High Jump athletes overcome the fear of hitting the bar or not clearing a height?”

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1. The high jump and the Fosbury flop
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe the high jump equipment and the phases of the Fosbury flop.
2. The approach run and the curve
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Run a J-shaped approach with a curve, leaning away from the bar.
3. The take-off
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Take off from the foot farther from the bar and drive the nearer knee up.
4. Flight and the flop
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Arch over the bar with the back to it, head and shoulders crossing first.
5. Landing safely
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Land on the back and shoulders on the mat and leave the mat safely.
6. Clearing the bar and the rules
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Apply the take-off, failure and tie rules and measure the height.
7. Safety and overcoming fear
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Keep the flop safe and use routines to overcome fear of the bar.
8. Mini-games, decisions and feedback
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Compete in a high jump mini-game, make decisions and give feedback.