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High Jump Techniques and Mechanics by Khushairi Yahaya is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1) The high jump takeoff mechanism involves absorbing the horizontal speed from the run-up during the support phase to generate vertical speed for the jump, with the "explosion" occurring as support ends. 2) Elite high jumpers use their free limbs, especially vigorous downward arm motion at takeoff, to contribute up to 7% of their whole-body momentum and vertical velocity. 3) A curved approach run is used to develop rotation for back-to-the-bar clearance in the Fosbury flop technique, with the majority o

Author
Khushairi Yahaya
Language
EN