Fosbury Flop
High Jump Techniques Explained
The question asks to identify the high jump technique where the athlete bends their back, crosses the bar backwards, and lands on their shoulders.
Identifying the Fosbury Flop
- The Fosbury Flop is a modern high jump technique.
- It involves approaching the bar from an angle, leaping, and arching the back over the bar headfirst.
- The defining characteristics are the backward arch and landing on the upper back or shoulders.
- This technique allows athletes to clear higher bars by utilizing their body's center of mass efficiently.
Comparing Other Techniques
- Scissor Jump: A basic technique, not involving significant back arch or backward crossing.
- Straddle Technique: The athlete approaches from the side and goes over face down, straddling the bar.
- Western Roll: Similar to the Straddle but with a more upright body position over the bar.
Based on the description – bending the back, crossing the bar backwards, and landing on the shoulders – the Fosbury Flop is the correct technique.
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