Standing Long Jump

Technique:

• The person stands behind a takeoff line with his feet several inches apart.
• Before jumping, the person dips at the knees and swings the arms backward.
• He then jumps forward by simultaneously extending the knees and swinging the arms forward.
• Three trials are permitted.
• Measurement is from the closest heel mark to the takeoff line, Indoor administration is best accomplished by placing a tape measure on the floor at right angles to the takeoff line and permitting the person to jump along the line.
• Measurement can then be made by sighting across the tape to the point of the third jump.

Note:

• You must take off from both feet simultaneously, jump as far forward as possible and land on both feet.
• Try not to fall backward after the landing.
• You can jump further by crouching before the jump and swinging your arms.