👣Determine your kicking leg and use it for push off to maximize your jump height.
⚖️Lower your center of gravity in the last three steps to improve your jumping ability.
🦵Utilize your legs as levers to convert horizontal speed into vertical height.
👣Push off with your whole foot to generate maximum upward force.
🔧Focus on knee stiffness during jumping to optimize leverage.
How do I determine my kicking leg?
—Do a few test jumps with your left and right foot and use the one that reaches the highest marks for push off.
Why is lowering the center of gravity important for high jumps?
—Lowering your center of gravity in the last three steps allows for a more explosive and efficient jump.
Why should I use my legs as levers in high jumps?
—Using your legs as levers helps convert your horizontal speed into vertical height, maximizing your jump.
Should I push off with my whole foot or just my toes?
—To generate maximum upward force, it is important to push off with your whole foot rather than just your toes.
How does knee stiffness affect high jumps?
—Maintaining knee stiffness during jumping creates a more powerful leverage for maximum height.
00:00Introduction and importance of technique in high jump.
00:25Determining your kicking leg for push off.
00:55Lowering your center of gravity in one-legged jumps.
01:16Using your legs as levers to convert horizontal speed into vertical height.
01:42The technique of jumping with both feet.
01:48Pushing off with your whole foot for maximum force.
02:17The importance of knee stiffness in high jumps.
02:41Summary and key points to improve your high jump.
