How to Land a Jump from a High Place

Thứ sáu - 26/04/2024 23:11
Jumping is an essential part of sports and fitness. Knowing how to properly land a jump can mean the difference between failure and success in a sporting competition. Knowing how to jump from a higher place doesn't just relate to games,...
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Jumping is an essential part of sports and fitness. Knowing how to properly land a jump can mean the difference between failure and success in a sporting competition. Knowing how to jump from a higher place doesn't just relate to games, however. There can be life-or-death scenarios that demand you execute a proper leap. Knowing the ins and outs of proper jumping as well as keeping your body in good shape will help maximize your success with it in the future.

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Getting Ready to Jump

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Executing Your Jump

  1. Step 7 Perfect a landing roll.
    It's not just a thing for action movies. A landing roll is arguably the best way of absorbing shock from a fall. If you're landing from a height, you should aim for a diagonal roll. Pushing yourself into a roll with one foot will avoid placing stress on your spine.[17] As you fall, aim a shoulder to the ground in the direction you want to roll in. As you're rolling, take a foot and hit the ground with it to give you the extra force you need to complete the roll.
    • Rolls are difficult to master and should be left to trained athletes. It should be said as a high-difficulty alternative to landing on both feet.
    • Try rolling on both sides. It's a good habit for athletic versatility, and you may find you prefer one side over the other.[18]
    • For practice, regular "gymnastics rolls" (without a jump) will get you used to the experience of rolling. They're relatively easy to do provided you have a degree of fitness and flexibility. If you want to practice with diagonal rolls, a playground (with a soft ground) is a good place to start.[19]
    • Rolls lead well into continued movement. This is why they're so highly recommended in sports like parkour.
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Optimizing Your Body

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Help with Jumps

Training to Make a High Jump
Basic Parkour Moves
Stretching after a High Jump

Warnings

  • Keep your mouth closed while you jump. The shock of the landing can put you at risk of biting through your tongue if your mouth is open.
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  • Don't jump from a high place if you don't need to. Jumping from the door of a semi-truck, for instance, can cause as much shock as 7 times your body weight.[27]
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