Tips for (girls) high jump?

Question

highjump was my event last year in spring track and i fell in love with it ever since...i just want some tips on how i can run up , and or jump higher.

thnxxx

Answer 1

I love high jump too! Okay, get a really fast run up and DON'T slow down. Kick up REALLY hard-give it all you've got. Try and make sure that your hands aren't flailing around cos I've had it a few times where everything was over and then my hand or something knocked the bar over. Also kick up your feet at the end do they don't hit the bar. And use visualization-it really works!! Imagine yourself going over just before you jump- people even do it at the olympics! And no matter how high the bar is, dont psych yourself out cos that'll ruin it.

Now I'm going to tell you my secret high jump stretch thingy- do it before you jump it really works to loosen you up. Okay, do that stretch thing where you put one hand on something to lean on, one foot stays on the ground, the other goes back and forward as high as you can. Then jump up and down a few times. Next do the same leg swinging thing with your other leg then jump up and down a few times again.

Hope this helps you! Good luck with the high jump!

Answer 2

Make sure you have a good aproach it's key.  You can practice it anywhere.  You need to have a flexible and strong back.  Do lots of squats to get power in your legs.

P.S. make sure your hair is up in a bun, at trials a girl faulted out because her hair kept hitting the bar!

Answer 3

I'm doing that for my highschool this season again, just get a a great running start, stretch out legs EXTREMELY well, and keep your shoes tied tight!    

GOOD LUCK IN THE SEASON!    :D

Answer 4

The previous answers are accurate but make sure you have the proper mind set. High jump is a very mental event and if you think about an upcoming jump, it could be the cause to why you don't make it over the bar.