Triple jump
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can execute a coordinated triple jump with good technique.
Key learning points
- Move: an effective combination of approach, hop, step and jump combine to perform a maximal and legal jump.
- Move: an effective triple jump requires each stage of hop, step and jump to cover approximately the same distance.
- Think: remember to keep transitions smooth and don't overreach with any stage to ensure balance and efficiency.
- Feel: being committed to all-out effort with each attempt will achieve the jumper’s best result.
- Connect: advising a partner will guide them to perform a technically sound approach and jump with maximal distance.
Keywords
Hop - first phase of jumping with take off and landing on same foot
Step - second phase of jumping with take off and landing on opposite foot
Jump - final phase of jumping with a two foot landing
Common misconception
Pupils often fail to get enough distance in the middle step phase of the triple jump and it is much shorter then the other two phases causing them to lose distance.
Help pupils to understand that ideally the distance covered in each phase will be similar. It might seem counterintuitive but the short step is often due to the hop stage being too long and we need to seek balance between all three stages.
Teacher tip
If you've already taught long jump, pupils should know their ideal approach distance which can be transferred directly to this lesson and create more time for jump practice by skipping the middle section. Use sand to create makeshift take off boards for those who might not land in the pit otherwise.
Equipment
A stack of mulit-coloured cones, tape measures and a recording sheet.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What happens if you fall backwards after landing in long jump?
Q2.What do you lower if you sink your hips before hitting the long jump board?
Q3.What word do we use to describe the first phase of the long jump?
Q4.How can you avoid losing distance in long jump?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What often causes the step phase of the jump to be too short?
Q2.What do you need to be to achieve a personal best?
Q3.What do smooth transitions in triple jump help us prevent?
Q4.What does a perfectly measured approach in triple jump help us achieve?
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To help you plan your 10 physical education lesson on: Triple jump, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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