Triple Jump

The triple jump is an athletic event, also known as the “hop, step and jump” which describe the triple jump actions the competitor performs. It is divided into four phase: the approach, the hop, the step and the jump. The triple jump begins with the athlete going speeding down a runway until he or she reaches the designated mark. The jump is made from that mark and measured from that point. (A layer of plasticine or clay may be attached to the board to record competitors stepping over the mark) The first landing of the triple jump is done with the take off foot, while the next “step” lands on the opposite foot, and is followed by a jump. A foul occurs if a jumper steps over the launch mark or if he or she misses the pet. There is also a time limit, which can be another means of foul if the athlete cannot perform the triple jump is the alloted time. The history of the triple jump goes back to 1896, the first modernly recorded Olympic Games.

Triple Jump Technique

It is said that the triple jump puts more stress on an athlete's body than any other track and field event. Triple jump training involves building speed, power, rhythm and resilience. However, using well known triple jump techniques can help even athletes with limited abilities perform the triple jump well. The basic triple jump steps all begin from a standing start position. The take off foot should be the stronger leg. The approach phase operates similarly to the long jump competition, and sees the athlete build high but controllable speed that can be used for all three phases.

Coaches can teach athletes how to triple jump by emphasizing important points about carrying momentum between phases and maintaining an even rhythm. Drill activities may involve the jumper doing single leg hop exercises, along with circling action of the hop leg then multiple single leg hops with a circling leg, a landing that's flat, and a fine upright posture. Technique for triple jumps focus on having the take off leg fully extended, the foot relaxed and the drive leg thigh being parallel to the ground at take off.

Triple Jump World Records And Future Planning

The current triple jump record holder is Jonathan Edwards of the United Kingdom with a jump measured 18.29 meters. The women's world record triple jump holder is Inessa Kravets of the Ukraine with a measured jump of 15.50 meters.

Where can you find triple jump tips and how can you improve your technique? Drills for triple jump are physical exercises that can help you prepare physically and mentally for a competition. Triple jump video clips provide visual aids to your lesson, and can be ordered from retail stores or viewed for free at various track and field websites. Triple jump videos can teach you not only knowledge of the sport but can also show you how an expert performs the triple jump, track and field's most difficult competition.