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Lesson 2:
What sport science says about the long jump approach
The long jump approach is a key aspect of the event. Long jumpers reach about 95 - 99% of their maximum sprinting speed at the end of the approach. There are two aspects of the long jump approach: the approach speed and accuracy.
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Fundamental concepts and drills for the long jump Approach Transition drills Landing drills Horizontal plyometric drills