Jumping for distance
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use good jumping mechanics to maximise how far I can jump.
Key learning points
- Move: good jumping mechanics include landing with feet parallel to ensure the jump distance is maximised.
- Move: performing an effective long jump requires a one foot take-off followed by stretching ‘for the trapeze’.
- Think: ensuring you perform the 3 phases of the long jump correctly will ensure you perform a legal jump.
- Feel: being determined to perform at your best will help to achieve personal best results.
- Connect: helping others by giving them instant performance feedback will enable them to understand how to improve.
Keywords
Landing - the moment the jumper touches the ground after completing the jump
Parallel - side by side alignment of the feet on landing
Take-off - the moment when the jumper pushes off the ground to begin their jump
Common misconception
When perfroming the long jump, many pupils take a long step into the pit which means they land with one foot in front of the other which reduces the distance they achieve.
Pupils should be taught to land with feet parallel by bringing the take-off foot through and in front of them so that no distance is lost and they achieve a maximal score.
Teacher tip
As most long jump pits only allow for one pupil to jump at a time, the first activities should take place in an open space nearby so all can be practising and to increase activity time for each pupil.
Equipment
1 floor marker between 2 pupils, stack of cones, 1 tape measure
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does starting too fast in an extended run cause?
Q2.What word do we use for the speed you are running at?
Q3.How might you tell if your pace is unsustainable?
Q4.What is a ‘kick’ during extended running?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the reason we don’t want to land with one foot in front of the other?
Q2.How can giving instant feedback help other people?
Q3.How should a take-off in long jump be performed?
Q4.Which of these qualities will help you achieve your best results?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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