The high jump can involve a range of different techniques, from the western roll to the Fosbury flop. Regardless of which technique an athlete uses, each competitor follows the same four steps of high jump: Approach Take-off Flight Landing Approach

This article will give you 6 straight-forward tips to get better at the high jump this season which are as follows: Spend 90% of your energy on the run-up and takeoff (the bar clearance will take care of itself) Find the approach rhythm that works best for you (and practice with different rhythms)

High jump technique – The approach: 3 important factors of the approach are acceleration, maximum velocity, and curve running. There are 3 different approaches that athletes use today. The J approach flared approach, and hook approach. All 3 approaches have the same curve in the jump.

Start 8-10 strides away from the barrier. Run in a curve with controlled speed at the barrier. Lean your torso into the curve, the opposite side to the barrier. Keep your (barrier side) shoulder as high as possible. Stage two You are ready to jump at approximately one metre past the first post and an arm's length away from the mat.