The run up in high jump

There are 4 basic components of the approach:

1. Take-off point
2. Take-off angle
3. Number of Steps on the Curve
4. Stride Length

(the take-off point)  –  this is the point at which you plant your foot and take off from the ground normally towards the start of the bar from your angle of approach however depending on skill level this may vary.

(take-off angle)  –  a high jumpers take of angle should ideally be around 15 to 30 degrees to achieve optimum height and force the body over the bar and therefore successfully making the jump.

(number of steps on the curve)  –  the number of steps on the curve of the run up due to high jump becoming more popular more money has been given to scientists to discover how to up athletes ability due to this they have come to the conclusion that a jumper should ideally use 5 steps on the start up of their run and a further 4 on the inside of the curve.

(stride length)  – stride length is important in a high jump run up. the first 5 strides should be large and almost exaggerated then as you close in to the the high jump bar should become smaller and faster. this is to build up as much momentum as possible.