Run hard and light on your feet while maintaining proper, controlled sprinting technique and continue to build speed. Your body is already upright, your eyes are focused on the horizon – don’t look for the board – but you haven’t yet begun preparing for takeoff. The Attack Phase is where all of your efforts go into sprinting. Young long jumpers may wish to try both approaches to see which feels best. Some favor using the takeoff leg, some the opposite leg. A typical high school jumper will take around 16 strides.ĭifferent coaches have differing thoughts regarding the first stride. As they gain strength and stamina, they can lengthen their approaches to build more momentum. Therefore, young long jumpers will have shorter approach runs. If you hit maximum velocity at 10 strides, it won’t help to take two more strides, because you’ll be slowing down, and won’t jump as far. The goal is to hit the takeoff board at maximum velocity, while still under control. The length of the approach will vary for each competitor. For example, if you’re running with the wind, back up your starting spot a bit. Remember that a strong head or tail wind can affect the approach. If the average distance is 60 feet, place a marker 60 feet from the front of the takeoff board to begin the approach. Repeat the drill several times to determine your average 20-stride distance. If your approach will be 20 strides long, mark the location of your 20th stride. Make several approaches from that provisional spot, then adjust your starting point as needed to make sure your final step hits the takeoff board.Īlternatively, set a designated starting point on the track and run forward. Run forward the same number of strides you’ll use for the approach and mark the provisional starting point. One method is to stand with your back to the pit with the heel of your non-takeoff foot on the front edge of the board.

There are different ways to determine the start of the approach run.

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