High Jump

What is the main objective of the high jump event?

• a) To run the fastest

• b) To clear a horizontal bar at increasing heights

• c) To jump the farthest

• d) To perform acrobatic flips over the bar

Which technique is most commonly used in modern high jump competitions?

• a) Scissors technique

• b) Straddle technique

• c) Fosbury Flop

• d) Long jump technique

How many attempts does an athlete get to clear each height in high jump?

• a) 1 attempt

• b) 2 attempts

• c) 3 attempts

• d) Unlimited attempts

What happens if the bar is knocked down during a jump?

• a) The jump counts as successful

• b) The athlete automatically wins

• c) It counts as a missed attempt

• d) The bar is lowered for the next jump

What is the main reason for using a cushioned mat in high jump?

• a) To reduce the height of the bar

• b) To provide a safe landing for the jumper

• c) To enhance the jump height

• d) To measure the height cleared

Which of the following is considered a fault in the high jump?

• a) Taking off from one foot

• b) Jumping with both feet

• c) Using the Fosbury Flop

• d) Jumping within the allowed time limit

What happens if an athlete misses three consecutive attempts at a height?

• a) They can try again after a break

• b) They are disqualified from the competition

• c) The bar is lowered

• d) They automatically move to the next height

How is the winner determined in a high jump competition?

• a) The one with the fastest approach

• b) The one who clears the highest bar

• c) The one with the most attempts

• d) The one who performs the highest number of jumps

What should the athlete do if they want to skip to a higher bar after clearing a height?

• a) Ask the judge for permission

• b) Move to the next height of their choice

• c) Perform an additional jump

• d) Lower the bar

What happens if two athletes clear the same height in the high jump competition?

• a) They both automatically win

• b) The one with fewer failed attempts wins

• c) They compete in a new round of jumps at the same height

• d) The bar is lowered to break the tie