Unlike many modern athletics competitions, high jump sports did not originate from the ancient Olympic Games. Instead, its first recorded incident occurred in Scotland in the 19th century. [Although there have been similar events in the Olympic Games, and some people have questioned the high jump competition that has been going on since ancient Greece, the Scottish version is almost identical, if not more basic than today's jump.] In the good old days, the jump shot passed The scissors on the bar gain power and strength.

Today, the high jump is carried out in a more technical way. The rod is set at a predetermined height and the jumper attempts to clear the rod. There are special high jump shoes and spiked high heels for extra traction on the free throw line. The way to the bar is usually more important than the actual takeoff. If you are approaching at the wrong angle or running without enough power, clearing the crossbar is more challenging. The jumper runs at an angle of 30-40 degrees and requires 8 to 13…

Athletics – High Jump was originally published on Spring