Standard
Clear the height as indicated by the cadet’s body height and weight. See table below.
Elements
Coordination and Power.
Execution
Any technique listed below may be used to execute the Running High Jump. However, take-off for any technique used must be one-footed.
- Scissors – Take-off is the outside foot, i.e., furthest from the high jump bar. The trunk is vertical throughout the jump. The lead leg clears the bar first, followed by the trail leg, “scissored” over the bar. Jumper lands on his feet. This technique is the easiest to perform for the novice but is also the least effective.
- Western Roll – The take-off foot is the inside foot, i.e., closest to the high jump bar. The trunk moves into a near-horizontal down-facing position after take-off. The outside leg whips across the bar first. The take-off leg follows by extending the hip and bending the knees to clear the bar. Jumper lands on his feet.
- Straddle Roll – The take-off foot is the inside foot. After take-off, the trunk moves into a face-down horizontal position and drapes itself over the bar to minimize the clearance needed. The outside leg whips across the bar first. The take-off leg extends the hip, so the trunk rotates, and the jumper lands on his back. This technique is the most efficient one for beginners.
- Flop – Take-off is the outside foot. After take-off, the trunk moves into a back-down horizontal position and drapes itself over the bar to minimize the clearance needed. Next, the knee of the inside leg drives forcefully upward to lift the body over the bar. This technique is the most widely used.
How to Improve
Jumping power is improved through overall muscle strengthening with emphasis on plyometric (bounding) exercises. YouTube offers numerous “How-To” videos on techniques for the high jump. Practice jumping at lower heights than the target height. Try all four techniques to determine which is easiest for you to coordinate.
Safety, Facilities, and Equipment
Use a regulation high jump pit that is in good condition. Have one or two spotters stationed at each side of the pit.
Requirement
| Body Height |
Body Weight |
Jump Required |
Body Height |
Body Weight |
Jump Required |
|
| 5′ 3″ | Below 160 | 4′ 3″ | 5′ 10″ | Below 160 | 4′ 10″ | |
| 160 to 169 | 4′ 2″ | 160 to 169 | 4′ 9″ | |||
| 170 to 179 | 4′ 1″ | 170 to 179 | 4′ 8″ | |||
| 180 to 189 | 4′ 0″ | 180 to 189 | 4′ 7″ | |||
| 190 and over | 3′ 11″ | 190 and over | 4′ 6″ | |||
| 5′ 4″ | Below 160 | 4′ 4″ | 5′ 11″ | Below 160 | 4′ 11″ | |
| 160 to 169 | 4′ 3″ | 160 to 169 | 4′ 10″ | |||
| 170 to 179 | 4′ 2″ | 170 to 179 | 4′ 9″ | |||
| 180 to 189 | 4′ 1″ | 180 to 189 | 4′ 8″ | |||
| 190 and over | 4′ 0″ | 190 and over | 4′ 7″ | |||
| 5′ 5″ | Below 160 | 4′ 5″ | 6′ 0″ | Below 160 | 5′ 0″ | |
| 160 to 169 | 4′ 4″ | 160 to 169 | 4′ 11″ | |||
| 170 to 179 | 4′ 3″ | 170 to 179 | 4′ 10″ | |||
| 180 to 189 | 4′ 2″ | 180 to 189 | 4′ 9″ | |||
| 190 and over | 4′ 1″ | 190 and over | 4′ 8″ | |||
| 5′ 6″ | Below 160 | 4′ 6″ | 6′ 1″ | Below 160 | 5′ 1″ | |
| 160 to 169 | 4′ 5″ | 160 to 169 | 5′ 0″ | |||
| 170 to 179 | 4′ 4″ | 170 to 179 | 4′ 11″ | |||
| 180 to 189 | 4′ 3″ | 180 to 189 | 4′ 10″ | |||
| 190 and over | 4′ 2″ | 190 and over | 4′ 9″ | |||
| 5′ 7″ | Below 160 | 4′ 7″ | 6′ 2″ | Below 160 | 5′ 2″ | |
| 160 to 169 | 4′ 6″ | 160 to 169 | 5′ 1″ | |||
| 170 to 179 | 4′ 5″ | 170 to 179 | 5′ 0″ | |||
| 180 to 189 | 4′ 4″ | 180 to 189 | 4′ 11″ | |||
| 190 and over | 4′ 3″ | 190 and over | 4′ 10″ | |||
| 5′ 8″ | Below 160 | 4′ 8″ | 6′ 3″ | Below 160 | 5′ 3″ | |
| 160 to 169 | 4′ 7″ | 160 to 169 | 5′ 2″ | |||
| 170 to 179 | 4′ 6″ | 170 to 179 | 5′ 1″ | |||
| 180 to 189 | 4′ 5″ | 180 to 189 | 5′ 0″ | |||
| 190 and over | 4′ 4″ | 190 and over | 4′ 11″ | |||
| 5′ 9″ | Below 160 | 4′ 9″ | 6′ 4″ | Below 160 | 5′ 3″ | |
| 160 to 169 | 4′ 8″ | 160 to 169 | 5′ 2″ | |||
| 170 to 179 | 4′ 7″ | 170 to 179 | 5′ 1″ | |||
| 180 to 189 | 4′ 6″ | 180 to 189 | 5′ 0″ |