Fosbury-Flop Tutorial

I hope this video tutorial helps aspiring high-jumpers. There is also many sites on the biomechanics of the Fosbury-Flop technique. One I found is at http://www.coachr.org/rotation.htm

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Howto & Style

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• Fosbury
• flop
• highjump
• track
• high
• jump

[ross1ross2ross3]

well, you can't complain if you get over!

but true it was a pretty messy technique, and he need to watch out he almost landed off the matt

[jhamiltyou]

good point. I missed the mat once after clearing 6'4". Why? Because my plant foot was too near the center of the bar. I should have adjusted my approach to take off nearer the edge of the bar, giving myself room to glide over the center and land safely.

[newenergy2010]

note: that was a bad technique vid. You do not want to have your eyes on the bar.

[jhamiltyou]

very good comment. I realize this isn't a great technique vid, but I was in a good position to capture this type of angle and elevation. I hope youngsters can gain something from your comment.

[fosburyflop69]

isnt he suppose to jump off his right foot and not his left?

[jhamiltyou]

He would if he were using the scissor-kick technique, but not for the Fosbury Flop.

[Florjan57]

Once i missed the mat and we were in the gym

Hard floor tastes nice

[soaa55]

@fosburyflop69 no otherwise you cant jump properly, cause you'r feet mess up. (if you know scissor jump, then try and imagine doing that and jumping with the right foot from the same side he was coming from)

[tininho7]

do not look at the bar !!

[ubflash1]

don't listen to this... im a sophomore jumping 6'5 and this is no were near my form. you must get enough speed, lean away from the bar, drive your knee up and your arms and keep your arms near your side instead of this video were his arms are everywhere. that brings your butt down and you will hit it automatically.

[HLShutterEX]

Thanks for posting this video. This actually helped me out. Driving your arms up high actually gives you a boost too.

[jamazing14]

you gotta lean into your turn more man, you aren't rotating very fast, and that will help with higher heights

[Planbskate230]

Looks like he's flying :D.

[pg060594]

nice done

[elraulox]

good job

[elraulox]

good video