How Do You Improve Long Jump Technique?
Long jump combines speed, technique and strength into one area of competition. In order to improve your technique, you must master the approach, take off, flight and landing. Once you improve your technique, you should be able to jump farther and be a better long jumper overall. Listen to your coach. Your coach watches you and can tell you which aspects of your technique need to be improved. She should have a fundamental understanding of the components involved in long jump and be able to help you understand them. Watch demonstration videos to mentally prepare yourself to long jump. They also show you proper technique, which you want to mimic. If possible, video tape your own long jump and compare it to the video, watching both in slow motion. Make mental notes of differences and work on those aspects. Strength train to develop muscles. The speed of your approach and your body’s ability to launch itself into the air are key aspects of being a good long jumper. Strong muscles can also p
