High Jump Technique - Rotating Over the Bar (Part 1)

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How you rotate over the bar is a crucial element that can either make or break your jump. If you want to jump higher you have to understand the proper technique and mental cues during this phase of the jump. In this High Jump masterclass,​ you will learn how your approach and takeoff position has a dramatic effect on rotation and what happens in the air. The importance of knee drive and how to perform it properly, thoughts and cues to get into the right positions in order to clear the bar as well as common mistakes that cause over-rotation
Coach Ryan Baily is the head assistant coach at Colorado State University. He is a 7-time RMAC coach of the year. In four years with CSU, Baily has guided multiple athletes to a combined 10 school records, 14 Mountain West individual titles, three All-America honors and two Honorable Mention All-America honors. This is an excerpt from his high jump masterclass "Jumping Smarter, Jumping Higher."
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[@OutperformOfficial]

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[@swishboo7963]

As a young athlete our coaches didn’t teach us anything till last moment bc they thought we weren’t important enough yet so this video really helps

[@OutperformOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@teckniqqque]

Horrible coach

[@Tommy-ht7xh]

I need this because I have been made to do high jump for sports day at school but I have no idea what it is thank you

[@LD-28]

same lmaoo

[@Jackw1865]

Same lol

[@Bison_Beans]

bro same

[@shanleung5222]

Lol same

[@just_tunafish]

Same

[@gracep5945]

Thank you this is just what I needed. At practice I felt like I was jumping the length of the bar rather than going over it. I’ve been struggling with getting over the bar and not slowing down on my run when I go to jump. I think this will help a lot thank you.

[@OutperformOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jellyducky1636]

Same I had some trouble getting up the bar the way I wanted to

[@baseballbro2148]

I had a meet today. It was the first day i ever tried high jump and i cleared 4’10 i’m in 7th grade and my hips prevented me from going over 5 foot. I’m going to take this advice.THANK YOU!

[@OutperformOfficial]

Right on, good luck and let us know how it goes!

[@Joserojas-kx3rr]

Lol I’m in 7th grade and I got 5’4 but hey great job👍

[@user-bm1dx2bs6m]

Baseballbro 21 damnit i can only clear 4’8” and im going to 8th 😹

[@srfviio]

i'm in seventh grade and i haven't cleared 3'8😭

[@Hydroflask6969]

thank you so much for this video. This is just what i needed

[@hannah_maeve]

Howd you do?😂3 years ago lol

[@akifdoesyoutube6456]

Same for me

[@bendang9535]

Ya same👋

[@MahdiMinha]

Same 😁

[@klnirmal7512]

It want more practice

[@kaalen_wilson]

Omfg, no, because my coach put me in the 100m, 200m, and 400m. I wanted to do a field event in place of the 400m, 'cuz HELL no, but he put me in High Jump, and still kept the 400m. Not only did he put me in the 400m still, he gave me a field event that I haven't had much practice for. It's last minute! I've been practicing for Long Jump, so now our first race tomorrow and I just KNOW I'm gonna f that High Jump up! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@OutperformOfficial]

Great performances start with the right mindset. Every great athlete visualizes their success before the event. "The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory." That is a quote from the art of war, basically you want to show up to the meet after you have already won it in your head. Good luck!

[@kaalen_wilson]

@@OutperformOfficial I'm coming back home from our first race, and I did exactly what I was gonna do. F'd that High Jump up... I messed up on 5ft all 3 times... That's embarrassing. I wasn't the only one though, so. It's whatever I guess.🤷🏽‍♂️

[@AlaeyaOConnor]

Thank you I have districts tommorow and I am so nervous

[@OutperformOfficial]

Have fun and let us know how it goes. Good luck!

[@AlaeyaOConnor]

@@OutperformOfficial Thank you I am so happy u liked my comment and commented back,I don't think I did good but everyone is proud of me for giving it a go at least. And I had HEAPS of fun and support with/from my friends And family.

[@OutperformOfficial]

That's fantastic. Having fun and challenging yourself is the most important part, I'd say you were very successful.

[@Rmadden727]

Luckily I grew up in a community that taught others exactly how to do this. I see others comments on here and it makes me thankful for having great coaches and teachers. Great form.

[@OutperformOfficial]

Right on

[@Rxzzer]

Been doing high jump every year since year 7, can’t beat my year 9 record of 1.67 m thanks for the help

[@f0z1la]

thanks, I needed this. I'm doing a PE matrix day thing at school tomorrow and chose to do high jump.

[@Therealtobyevans]

great vid thanks a lot this helped me get 1st in my school sports day and set a record dispute me being quite small

[@OutperformOfficial]

Right on Toby! That is great to hear, keep it up!

[@nunomoto8865]

What s the record

[@I_WANT_IT_THAT_WAY]

Thanks! I started to do high jump for my middle school track team today and I'm way behind due to coming in late for the season, so this helps (Im able to get over, but my form is awful)

[@AtrashEditor]

Thanks i needed this because i am competing in the bsme under 11 games in dubai and i was set to compete in high jump. (Bsme is when kids from different schools in the middle east compete in dubai, what bsme stands for is british schools in the middle east)

[@OutperformOfficial]

Welcome and best of luck!

[@AtrashEditor]

Thanks!

[@BRODIENATION19]

Thank you so much! Started high jumping this year and really trying to work on rotating over the bar.

[@OutperformOfficial]

Very welcome! Keep putting in the work and the results will take care of themselves!

[@dhananjaymeshram9863]

You had explained the points which are necessary to keep in mind while doing HIGH JUMP so, Thank you very much

[@austinconklin4337]

I did what you said not to do but did fine (I'm terribly out of shape but did way better that all of my friends)

[@dhananjaymeshram9863]

Can you please post something related with HIGH JUMP approach or To improve runup.

[@OutperformOfficial]

Check out this video, making sure you have good posture at the start of the approach will really improve your jump kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIG5hn19jauMd9E

[@rowan_runs]

this helped a lot, i knew the basics and arch your back but this gave more details to how it works and stuff. thank you!!

[@OutperformOfficial]

You're very welcome!

[@JustbeingV]

my track coach placed me in high jump without telling me and now i have one day to learn how to high jump without any equipment. any tips?

[@OutperformOfficial]

That’s quite the surprise challenge! For a quick start, focus on the basics: Run up in a curved path to help create the rotation needed for the jump. As you approach the bar, drive your knee up on the side nearest to the bar and lean back slightly to clear it. Swing your arms up to gain height. Even without equipment, practicing the approach and knee drive can be very beneficial. Most importantly have fun and don't put any pressure on yourself. Good luck-you've got this!

[@JustbeingV]

@@OutperformOfficial thank you so much!

[@joeygzemski8732]

I can't seem to get the arch in my back people have told me a bunch of different things but i just cant seem to get it can anyone help please. Edit: ok so i got it the day before my first jv meet and i got first with 5'4 and i have been doing track for 2 weeks im excited for my future

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hey Joey, one of the best ways to developing the arch is to do back-overs. Check out this video on how to perform them kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYXHm4KFn8dqhMk Also, there are 2 different cues that work really well during jumps with an approach you can try: 1) Tilting your head back after take-off and landing on your shoulders or 2) Getting your eyes over your shoulder of the lead arm. Experiment with each one and see what works best for you.

[@jonathanmerino9251]

Probably late on this, but yes back over do help. Although, during your approach you want to develop a lean away from the bar. While clearing the bar, you want to flex your lower back and your butt.. This will give you your arch. Then big kick, that’ll throw you high shoulders.

[@OutperformOfficial]

@@jonathanmerino9251 Absolutely second that, leaning into the bar should be avoided at all costs. We actually go into this a bit more here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHuyl5ughZdrkJo Thanks Jonathan!

[@jonathanmerino9251]

XPOLY Of course, I wish I found these videos videos sooner, 4 years sooner lol. I just finished out my senior season, and I’m already having withdrawals.

[@maurice513.]

just 5’4? What grade you in

[@richarddrum9970]

That would be known as the Fosbury Flop in the 1968 Olympics. Changed the sport forever. One of the more ballet- Iike events in track and field.

[@Dingbat91-l8f]

Thanks for this i have to do a meet based on my sports meet results (3rd) and i've been finding it difficult to learn this thank you for the clear explanation

[@OutperformOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@BenBrianProductions]

I recently won the high jump at my school and I'm moving onto county sports which is every school in my area competing I had no experience doing hugh jump so I want to do well in finals now

[@aspect_kal1016]

Thank you so much, I got put in high jump for track but I felt like I wasn’t doing my best

[@Fittestgirlintown]

i couldnt even clear 110 at athletics so i really need this 😭😭

[@riskyriskywiggiwiggi]

Loona

[@jdakathepotato3234]

Thank you guy so much you guys saved me in pe

[@M35_29]

I have SAPSASA tomorrow so this will help loads

[@Ells-gd5th]

Oh my god, this was so helpful, I got put in a high jump for sports say and I've never even done it

[@OutperformOfficial]

Great to hear, good luck and have fun!

[@Ells-gd5th]

@@OutperformOfficial thank you 😊

[@Eli-z9f]

It helps me a lot thanks

[@OutperformOfficial]

Welcome!

[@tobycherry47]

cough cough it was late 1960's

[@OutperformOfficial]

You know your high jump history! Although technically it was the mid 60's (1964) when the term was coined. I just spent 10 minutes brushing up on Dick Fosbury, great story :)

[@tobycherry47]

@@OutperformOfficial Very good! Hope you can produce more videos like this and just general tips etc. Great work.

[@examstcc5752]

txbyc hi

[@JamesWilliams-ki7im]

Coach! You said '70's in the video -- not '60's. Watch it again. You should have said '60's!

[@JamesWilliams-ki7im]

The girl has way better technique than the guy. The guy's leading arm doesn't drive up and lead the shoulder. The girl needs a little more rotation to get her back more perpendicular to the bar. But her lead arm and back arch are just superb. Beautiful to watch. The guy's elevation is quite incredible!!!

[@Leox-xe6ip]

Thanks for these video because my mates and I did high jumps in school today, FYI on "how to place our back on the mat"😆 and i got PE tomorrow i hope i do well

[@OutperformOfficial]

Happy to help and good luck!

[@Leox-xe6ip]

@@OutperformOfficial thanks,i did the high job in school today and it was great:)

[@LemieuxToyDIYs]

I have a brilliant high jump coach (trains national level) but this was really helpful!!

[@OutperformOfficial]

Great to hear!

[@GUlzarAhmadGulzarAhmad-w5q]

Very informative bro thank u so much❤🎉

[@OutperformOfficial]

Very welcome, glad it helped!

[@rohangauris]

Can you please do a video on what to do while in the air

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hi Rohan, so this video actually covers a bit of air mechanics (what to do in the air). The rotation in the air comes from your approach and takeoff position. As far as what to think about or what to do in the air, it really depends on the athlete and what works for them. Watch this video starting at 3:40. Coach Baily covers some tips (getting the shoulder blades to the back corner of the pit, land on the shoulder blades etc). Timing is really important, if you are patient with knee drive and lifting the will really help you to hit the correct positions. Another tip that works for some athletes in the air is to tilt the head back or look over your lead arm. We posted another video with some drills that will also help with positions in the air, check out the 2 footed back-over with hip slap kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYXHm4KFn8dqhMk. We'll be posting a few more videos during the season to provide some additional tips as well. Hopefully that helps answer some of your questions.

[@OutperformOfficial]

Update, we just posted part 2 of this video that should give you a bit more insight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHuyl5ughZdrkJo

[@Day1Hunner]

I need to learn this

[@ideeplays3757]

Thank you so much I needed this I am doing high jump tomorrow and I will vs other schools after it

[@LangelihleNzama-q1p]

I need this for a high jump tournament in South Africa in September

[@OutperformOfficial]

Good luck!

[@ralabuma2009]

Please teach... iam from indo, beginer

[@Yakar-Yaoh.6651]

I’m not sure if this coach has talked about the penultimate step/aka planting foot before you jump. I believe this is highly important because most do not understand this. This is where most jumper if its long jump, triple jump, javelin etc blow out their knees. The penultimate step is a must to understand.

[@maxkelleher5706]

Watching this at my tournament rn

[@Kagekarabs_yt]

Thanks because I made my school high jump and long jump team because I’m tall but I actually need to know how to jump

[@extraaccount4741]

Thanks this helped me so much

[@OutperformOfficial]

You're welcome!

[@Redmask00]

My first track meet is tomorrow and I am soo nervous and thank you

[@OutperformOfficial]

How did it go?

[@porthmeor1]

Great instruction as usual but the demos here do show the knee drive coming across the body a little...at least parallel to the mat...which is what I would generally expect.

[@rando9578]

Literally watching this the day before my Interschool carnival😗✌🏼

[@OutperformOfficial]

Good luck dude!

[@anna-bf8up]

I am going to all city on Tuesday and I’m so scared! The highest I can jump so far is 5’0 Tysm! I have been looking for some techniques. Btw I’m in 7th

[@D_A_L_E]

Thank you, my coach always say I have a really good vertical, but I have almost no technique, it almost looks like a in doing long jump but sideways

[@OutperformOfficial]

Glad you found the video helpful! A good vertical jump is great starting point. It sounds like your coach understands your potential which is great. The high jump is a technical event so working on technique will help you to maximize your talent. If you want some ideas for drills and training we just posted this guide on high jump workouts that should really help. outperformsports.com/high-jump-workouts/ Keep at it and remember that like any skill it takes time to develop, good luck!

[@mohamedlamin5061]

Thanks , I would like to know the various technicques in high jumps. is there summersaut style in high jump?

[@SubscribersNoVideos-zi3sz]

Also love high jump !!

[@michaelreyes9696]

this can help you jump higher - its from a professional coach HootJump.xyz

[@davidnelson1399]

Thanks for the video. I’m a sophomore in high school who just started high jump and I’m trying to get 5’10” by the end of the year. Do you have any tips?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hi David. Some tips - Get your approach dialed in, consistency is key in the high jump. From practice to practice and meet to meet. Develop solid technique in all aspects of the jump. Work on high jump specific plyometrics and drills, strength training and flexibility. Have fun with the sport and don't become overly focused on hitting certain heights. If you follow the advice above and continue to work hard the performance will take care of itself.

[@hypernel1798]

This video helps me a lot to break my PB

[@OutperformOfficial]

Heck yeah! Great to hear Nelvein

[@hypernel1798]

@@OutperformOfficial thank you

[@shirleysakete2227]

Wow,very interesting

[@OutperformOfficial]

Glad you think so!

[@jackyoung55]

My daughter is in 8th and has a bad habit of diving into the bar shoulder first at times limiting her ability to regularly get higher. She's consistent at 4'4 but has got 4'9 before when ahe was jumping more backwards. Now she's landing more on her left arm side when she's diving too much rather than jumping. She jumps off her right foot.

[@xx_assassin2742]

THANK YOU THIS VIDEO REALLY HELPS

[@lalithkumarawanniarachchiw715]

Thank s u so much 💖🙏

[@OutperformOfficial]

You are so welcome

[@shanikadouglas2795]

I learning this for parkour

[@a.8079]

Does diving style which is forward jump a successful jump?

[@mitchellstroebel8476]

I am a high school track coach and am having trouble with one of my jumpers. She is getting a lot of height on her jumps but no rotation. Her upper body is always higher than her legs, and she is landing on her butt rather than her shoulder blades. What do you think might be causing this. Her approach into the pit seems to be the right angle, so I'm not sure that's the issue. Is this a problem of not enough lean away from the bar?

[@thisisssanja]

Actually i would think she ist scared of landing on her shoulderblades. Maybe try to practise that with her. She has to really bring her shoulder up and also open up her body to "bend" over the pole. That's a really "scary" thing an might need some time. She has to learn to trust herself that she'll land safely even when she jumps "head first" over the pole.

[@rayman1852]

@@thisisssanja this is my exact problem right now. what exercises or activities can I do to trust my self or get the form down?

[@darthlegion1755]

is it okay to run to the right side and jump with the right foot?

[@FHDFifa]

It would not be an illegal jump but you will get no where near as high doing that technique you’re best off jumping off your left foot on the right hand side and vice versa

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hi Darth, if I understand your question correctly - If you are jumping off of your right leg your approach should start on the left side of the mat and your J (the curve you run) would arc to the right. In other words the foot you jump off of should be the one furthest from the mat.

[@darthlegion1755]

@@OutperformOfficial and 1 more thing. I always play football and i shoot the ball with my right foot. But, when i jump vertically, i jump higher with my left foot. Which foot should i use to jump?

[@OutperformOfficial]

@@darthlegion1755 If you naturally jump higher off of your left then I would suggest you use that one high jump.

[@timfolger1707]

@@darthlegion1755 When you kick with your right foot you are actually generating power from the left foot planted on the ground, so you will jump higher off your left.

[@rainix7817]

i dont get it where should i place my feet that im jumping with? should it be paralell with the mat? you said between the corners of the mat but what corners?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hi Rainix, it would be the front and rear corner of the mat which you are facing at takeoff.

[@rainix7817]

@@OutperformOfficial so its best to have it facing about 45 degrees inbetween those corners? or is it better to be pointing more towards one of the corners?

[@OutperformOfficial]

@@rainix7817 First one

[@hayden-alulz]

I am left dominant so what foot do i take off

[@OutperformOfficial]

Most likely left but it's always a good idea to experiment with both and go with what feels best and gives you the best results.

[@tumsarffc4558]

Sir can u help me some improve the jump.

[@danieltu8743]

could you explain what it means when your foot is angled between the to corners?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hi Daniel. Sure thing, the angle of your takeoff foot should between the corners of the mat that you are facing when you jump (check out 2:12 in this video to see an example). In this case it is between the back left corner and the front left corner of the mat. If you jump off the right foot you would want it in between the back right corner and front right corner. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@x-rawan-x3413]

I literally have athletics district tomorrow and I rlly need this cuz I’m doing triple jump and HIGH JUMP Ahhh I’m so nervous 😬

[@OutperformOfficial]

You're all over it, good luck!

[@littlelittlefield4680]

Where can I find more high jump videos that truly help?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Thanks for the comment Little Littlefield. We'll be posting some more high jump videos throughout the season. The entire High Jump masterclass is available to purchase here vimeo.com/ondemand/highjump

[@littlelittlefield4680]

Ok, Thank you. You guys are Awesome!

[@nwekechizoba9213]

Am gonna do this for sports day hope I win

[@OutperformOfficial]

Best of luck!

[@Kavonnalatrice_]

Doing high jump tomorrow for the first time with no practice or coaching 😭

[@OutperformOfficial]

Good luck!

[@9812514]

Thanks for the video, but I thought bringing the knee drive towards the shoulder (right knee to left shoulder and vice versa) helps the body rotate over the bar?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hi Tony, rotation should be a result of your approach. If the approach is correct the body will naturally rotate over the bar.

[@9812514]

@@OutperformOfficial Well that is absolutely correct! I just wonder if bringing the knee towards the shoulder helps because the thigh is more aligned with the body.

[@OdeToThePast]

Pls make a scissor highjump tutorial

[@haxfor1]

On my bus headed to a meet right now

[@BRAYDENCHEAHSHENGKHANGMoe]

im suffering, i need to go for high jump in school tmrw and i cant do it properly even though i can jump 110cm+. i just dive over the bar

[@shravan.k1590]

Thank you so much!!

[@wallbasher2]

Trying to state qualify on Saturday, my highest jump is 4’8”, and I need about one more inch. Thanks for this video, because I have terrible form 😂

[@OutperformOfficial]

Good luck Kali, let us know how it goes!

[@asr7480]

What was your position in district competition

[@samlove3770]

How did u do👀

[@wallbasher2]

@@samlove3770 I didn’t end up qualifying but I still jump today 😂 I have cleared 4’9 by now though lmao

[@samlove3770]

@@wallbasher2 Cool, and hope u make it this time if haven't, I still need improvement on it as well, so yea, second year should be better like long jump

[@tcm125]

So I'm a high jumper, and every time I jump, I do a combination of a scissor kick and a flop. I jump like I'm gonna scissor the bar, but I life both my legs up like a flop. So I always mess up and can't get the flop technique down because I do arch my back and I don't go go over in a straight line, but more sideways because I don't rotate. Any suggestions? And whenever I'm about to jump, I swing my arms back, then swing them back forward right before I jump. But whenever I do that, I lose all my momentum because of my arms. Any way you could help me with that?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Try doing back-over drills and really focus on proper mechanics. You can also practice with a shorter approach and gradually move backwards. Remember that the rotation is a result of the approach. It takes some time but learning how to run the 'J' or the curve properly will help. Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6illaike7ufrs0 In the 'Jumping Smarter, Jumping Higher' master class coach Baily does an amazing job teaching how to build an approach so that is another option. Humans are creatures of habit. If you've logged a lot of reps with incorrect technique then naturally that is what your body wants to do. Be patient and understand that you have to 'rewire' the nervous system with a lot of reps done properly.

[@tcm125]

@@OutperformOfficial Thanks so much! I'll start doing that!

[@prabhulalakkat4326]

Fosbury ❤

[@OutperformOfficial]

Legend!

[@chazmae]

It looks easy but it ain’t I always hit the bar

[@kunon8]

Noob din mamma

[@the30secondsguy4]

@@kunon8 we did not ask for a glass of ur opinion

[@kunon8]

@@the30secondsguy4 bruh u 1 year late trying to roast my 9 year old cousin😂

[@the30secondsguy4]

@@kunon8 oh yea sorry my guy

[@the30secondsguy4]

I was roaming u aculy u called him a noob

[@dylanduncan9116]

My PR is 5'4 as a freshman in HS. How good is that?

[@dylanduncan9116]

This is for outdoor btw

[@OutperformOfficial]

Great, keep at at!

[@dylanduncan9116]

@@OutperformOfficial thanks man, definitely will

[@gamerpro3740]

0:00 to 0:09 when i found out i got covid 19

[@anikapitts6620]

Thanks!!!

[@pancakeytp1906]

I’ve been watching a lot of high jump videos lately, because I’m trying to improve at high jump a lot. And I’ve noticed when watching some people it looks as if their plant leg is straight. Is it more important to drive the knee when jumping? Or does most of the power come from your planting leg when you push off? I’ve heard different things

[@barryanderson6318]

It's all in the approach to the bar. Centrifugal force has alot to do with the approach and your plant foot location to the bar. I was 5'8" and cleared 6'10" back in 1977. I used to watch Dwight Stones back then, read his articles and he mentioned that.

[@rayman1852]

@@barryanderson6318 damn i got my first meet in 2 days Im trying to be like you

[@Qball__]

@@rayman1852 We all tryna be like him 😂

[@philipmorisseau6634]

Can you help me out, I scissor kick higher than I can flop, and I feel like I could at least tie my school record with even ok form

[@OutperformOfficial]

Check out our other high jump videos on this channel and work through the progression. If you are really serious check out the full course outperformsports.com/product/jumping-smarter-jumping-higher/

[@ruelmartin4023]

What is the lean?

[@JOE-sy6gy]

Is he a left or right footer

[@OutperformOfficial]

left

[@JOE-sy6gy]

@@OutperformOfficial thanks man, i am a right footer and i had a confusion about the jumping side

[@stonehalim7366]

Are we allowed to touch the bar when jumping?

[@OutperformOfficial]

Yes, as long as it doesn't fall off from the stand.

[@georgeedgar9891]

Fosbary Flop was shown in the 1968 Olympics not the late 70's

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hello George, you are absolutely correct, and actually, it was even earlier than that. A few high jump aficionados such of yourself have pointed that out, I don't think Coach Baily will live this one down :)

[@Virenderkaur566]

I look at this video because tomorrow I have sports day and I am really bad in high jump AND I DON'T WANT TO GET EMBARRASSED 😳

[@OutperformOfficial]

No need to worry! High jump can feel tricky at first, but you're already taking a great step by preparing. Focus on your approach and timing, and remember, it's all about giving your best effort. No matter the result, you'll learn and improve from the experience. Good luck!

[@anna-mart3117]

I'm 7th grade and I jump 1.46 m is that good?

[@Jzkskakajqmwxc]

Im 5”9 and jump 1.28 m is that bad ??

[@OutperformOfficial]

Certainly not! The high jump, like all sports, is a journey. Your current performance is just a bookmark and doesn't define you as an athlete. Keep working at it and enjoying the sport, the results will take care of themselves.

[@icommentedthis2413]

I arch but it's like I'm jumping into the bar and I'm not getting enough jump force :( can someone help

[@chizurunguyen3615]

im 5“6 jumping 1.65m with bad technique is that good?

[@OutperformOfficial]

I wouldn't advise jumping with bad technique as the more jumps you take the harder it will be to unlearn bad habits. Think of how much higher you'll eventually jump with proper technique

[@Nonn_Much]

I’m in the team but I can’t jump over a metre and the teacher says I can do it I just need to recover my feet

[@shermanswensen4363]

I accidentally did high jump for track and my first meet is in 4 days and I have no clue how to get over the bar

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hopefully this helped!

[@earthview2025]

മലയാളി ആരെങ്കിലും ഉണ്ടോ 😄

[@TnT-zz2cw]

I’ll try this because I want to win against another school I’m just scared that I’ll just hit the bar somehow

[@OutperformOfficial]

Just remember to jump away from the bar, not into it and let your approach do all the work! Good luck!

[@itookachonce1032]

Im the same its just i have always got first at my track meets and now my friend can jump higher then me and im scared

[@Anwarulbhai512]

Ham ko bhi shikh na hai sir

[@Kunai26]

Ok this helped as I'm going to try this tomorrow because I've managed to get 1:60 (meters not feet) doing the drive sideways method which you've said is not good so if I try this then I'm possibly getting 1.70 or more. Bare in mind I'm year 10 and my best competition in all local schools etc is my mate 😂 we both get the same score and everyone else gets 1.45 or less. We doing well for our age or? Edit: I changed the measurements and I get 5.29 in terms of ft

[@ChiIlTech]

River 2603 I can’t beat 1.10 metres

[@Kunai26]

Double Stuf The more you practise the better you’ll get. I changed the run I run straight at the bar diagonally from the initial running point and launch myself up and it tends to maximise the height. (Obviously turn in the air aswell like the video mentioned)

[@ruelmartin4023]

I don't understand the part when the foot is angled between 2 corners of mat

[@OutperformOfficial]

Hi Ruel, the angle of your takeoff foot should between the front and back corners of the mat that you are facing when you jump (check out @ in this video to see an example). In this case it is between the back left corner and the front left corner of the mat. If you jump off the right foot you would want it in between the back right corner and front right corner.

[@ruelmartin4023]

@@OutperformOfficial I still don't understand and Hi

[@ruwayda9847]

Ive got sports day on wednesday and im doing this, with not training in it whatsoever.

[@yuuji_nom1845]

How’d it go??

[@randomz5447]

I’m having high jump tomorrow I’m 1.55 and last time I did high jump I got like 1.10 wish me luck.