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High Jump Video Analysis #1 - How to Fix the Approach and Takeoff in the High Jump
1) Introduction a. Hello and welcome to this high jump analysis video brought to you by High Jump Help. 2) Free Review of videos a. High...
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May 3, 20223 min read
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How to Defeat Shin Splints - Workouts that Strengthen your Lower Legs
One of the most frustrating injuries athletes face is shin splints. Shin splints can be devastating to training because athletes are...
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Apr 19, 20222 min read
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What is a Penultimate Step in the High Jump?
The last three steps of the approach are the most important part of the approach because it converts the jumper’s horizontal energy into...
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Jul 1, 20212 min read
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High Jump Video Analysis - How to Fix Your Approach
The athlete is too far away from the bar. The athlete is coming down on the bar and he is too close to the standard during his takeoff.
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Jun 15, 20213 min read
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Using a Short Approach to Perfect Your High Jump
There are 3 main advantages of using a short approach in training.
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Jun 1, 20211 min read
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New Course! "How to Scissor Kick - Pass India's Police High Jump Requirement"
High Jump Help has created an E-Course around how to scissor kick to pass India's Police High Jump Requirement by popular request.
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May 11, 20211 min read
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How Jumping Off a Box Helps you High Jump and Scissor Kick Correctly
Hello and welcome to this high jump quick tip episode. Today we will discuss the 5 advantages of using a box in your high jump practices...
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May 1, 20211 min read
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How Can Running in a Circle Make You High Jump or Scissor Kick Higher?
In this episode, we will be discussing a high jump drill called the circle run. This drill helps the athlete keep their shoulders away...
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Apr 17, 20211 min read
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Why the Scissor Kick is Still Relevant in the High Jump
The scissor kick technique is still relevant today in the high jump because it is an important training tool. 4 Advantages of Using the...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
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Alternative Workouts for Injured Athletes
Injuries are the most frustrating part of the sport of track and field. With athletes pushing their bodies to their limits, injuries,...
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Mar 20, 20211 min read
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The Importance of Lifting
Weight lifting is one of the most important parts of an athlete’s training plan for sprinting, jumping and throwing. Why is it so important?
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Mar 6, 20212 min read
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Best Cross Training for High Jumpers
Here are some examples of perfect cross-training opportunities for high jumpers that are fun and different.
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Feb 20, 20211 min read
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What Coaching Really Is
A definition of coaching is “to help a person change in the way they wish and helping them go in the direction they want to go.”
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Feb 6, 20211 min read
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Recruiting Talent at Your School
Here are some tips for creating a long-lasting track and field program at your school.
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Jan 23, 20212 min read
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Top 5 Mistakes High School Coaches Make in the High Jump
Top 5 Mistakes High School Coaches Make in the High Jump. 5 ways to give your athletes a leg up on competition.
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Jan 9, 20210 min read
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A Program Isn't Enough
A program offers strength, speed and instills a good work ethic, but it does not offer mental, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
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Dec 25, 20201 min read
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Coaching Cues During a High Jump Competition
Tell an athlete one thing to work on at a time. Telling your athlete too many things to work on between jumps will make them do nothing!
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Dec 11, 20200 min read
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What Kind of Driver is Your Athlete?
There are two basic ways an athlete will perform a backbend in the high jump. They must be coached differently though.
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Nov 27, 20201 min read
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High Jump Baby Step #4 - Over Bar Mechanics (Backbend)
High Jump Baby Step #4 - Over Bar Mechanics (Backbend)
Do not look at the bar.
Hold bend until shoulders hit the mat.
No snapping
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Nov 13, 20202 min read
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High Jump Baby Step #3 - The Knee Drive
The knee drive across the body gets your athlete’s back to the bar, not the foot placement.
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Oct 30, 20201 min read
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