The Long Jump

Opens with scenes of an international competition in the long jump and then uses slow-motion sequences to reveal the critical phases of the jump: sprinting speed in the approach, preparation for the take-off, lowering of the hips, full extension of the back leg and lifting of the other leg in the take-off, cycling of the arms and legs, and (in this case) the hitch kick before landing. Shows various techniques for strengthening the legs: hopping (on flat surfaces, up and down steps, and over hurdles), jumping with weighted jackets, leg exercises with weights, and pulling against a belt harness. Ends with scenes of long jump competition in the European Cup Semi-Finals.

More in Athletics Series

  1. Fitness for Sport 1977
  2. Middle Distance Running 1977
  3. The High Jump 1977
  4. The Long Jump 1977
  5. The Relay 1977
  6. The Sprint 1977
  7. The Triple Jump 1977
  8. The Relay 1980
  9. The Shot 1980
  10. The Sprint 1980
  11. The Triple Jump 1980

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