Main features of techniques

The aim of practising the technique of springing up is to teach how to speed, lift and launch out. It can be learnt easily. Athletes who steps with the same leg they will take off with it. They should be moving into an upright running posture, bend the knees and with swinging arms they continue to accelerate to take off.

The success of approach run depends on the horizontal speed but it is suggested that children who are beginners should not practise it very often. It is important to learn to ensure the ideal speed and to be able to harmonize and control the motions.  Proper breathing supports swinging (Koltai, 1975).

General characteristics of jumps

The difference between shooting out and springing up

In case of long- and triple jump athletes run forward and jump upward therefore it can be considered the technique of springing up. Creating a vertical impulse through the athlete’s centre of gravity by taking off the leg with elastic energy is a key concept of success.

Factors affecting effectiveness

The success of long distance-, triple jump and pole vault depend on the optimal speed of approach run up. High jumpers do not need maximum speed as their approach run up generates the speed that gives the athletes the power to take off and to leap over the bar.

Biomechanical features

Researchers have examined the different biomechanical parameters of jumps. The biomechanical principles of the run-up, take off, flight and landing phases have also been looked at. The most important factors are the height from the ground (h), horizontal and vertical speed and by using trigonometric functions the speed (v) and the distance of touching the ground can be calculated.

Biomechanical parameters

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