Athletic Training

RUNNING HIGH JUMP 105 the bar from the right, and it is usually best to make a slight curve as the bar is approached. The jump f~~ the bar should be made at a point from 3 to 6 feet away to suit the build and style of the individual athlete. The right leg is kicked high in the air, and at the same time the spring is made from the left foot. As the athlete rises into the air he turns the body to the left, at the same time jerking the left leg and hips high and out so that he will clear the bar at the greatest possible height. There is certain to be more or less varia– tion in the way the turn is made. This de– pends upon the individual, and I should strongly advise all beginners to study closely the form of champions at every opportunity. Seeing how another man does it will often be of more help than printed directions. In particular the athlete should devote a great deal of attention to acquiring form, learning how to get the left leg and hips out of the way before trying for height. The fault most common with high jumpers is that of hitting the bar with the buttock. This can be greatly overcome if the jumper will be con– scious of the effort of trying to lift the but-