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Running Long Jump Skill Progression

 
Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often
Running Long Jump      
Measure and mark approach
Perform a nine-step stride approach
Plant takeoff foot on board behind foul line
Take off from board by extending takeoff leg
Keep upper body straight and head up
Step Style      
Drive right knee and left arm forward and upward over sand pit
Extend lead leg with takeoff leg trailing
Stride in air
Circle right arm overhead and bring left leg forward
Reach, extending arms and upper body forward
Drop arms below legs and bend knees upon hitting sand
Land in sand heels first, hands sweeping past hips
Roll over on toes, falling forward
Hang Style      
Drive right knee and left arm forward and upward
Hold left leg and right arm back
Drive left leg and right arm (they are parallel)
Arch back to achieve hang position
Circle arms clockwise
Lower upper body toward thighs
Extend legs, and reach arms forward and back
Hit sand heels first and bend knees
Move upper body forward and roll over toes, falling forward
 
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