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of high jump. The landing technique is different in different high
ju111ps. In Western Roll, the player should land using the same leg
which is used during take-off whereas it is completely opposite in
Belly Roll. Landing is done using the back of the body in Fosbury
Flop. Now manage a mat or a foam for the high jump practice. Now
practise different steps of straddle high jump as shown in the picture.

Step 1: Approach
The high jump begins with the approach run. The approach is done
either from the right or the left of the clearance bar. Take 5 to 7 steps
in a half circle for the approach run. Practise the approach run which
is done before take-off.

Step 2: Take off
We leave the ground during take-off. After the approach run, practise
a quick take-off with a leg. Those who use the right hand more, take
off from the left leg and those who use the left hand more take off
from the right hand. Repeat the activity of leaving the ground at least
five or six times as practice.

Step 3: Clearance

Clearance is the activity done after take-off. In this step, we try to
jump over the clearing bar with the whole body along with the legs.
During the high jump, after crossing the head, body and legs over the
crossing bar, try to turn the body down toward the ground. At that
time, try to raise your hip a little so that the buttock does not touch
the bar.

Step 4: Landing

After clearing the bar, the activity oflanding is done in the fourth step.
In this method, landing is done on the shoulders. After crossing the

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