The High Jump
I have always wondered how athletes do the high jump. I would watch them run, jump and curl their bodies over the bar, but it confuses me on how they do it. I came across the BBC Sport Athletics website and they showed a step by step instructions on how to the high jump and it comes with animations. According to the site, a good high jumper must have an explosive speed and a smooth technique to go over a bar. Did you know that a high jumper doesn’t approach the bar in a straight direction but rather curved. Visit the site for more information.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/athletics/skills/4250560.stm