Triple Jump Techniques and Rules

The video tutorial covers the rules and objectives of the Olympic triple jump. It explains the three phases: hop, step, and jump, emphasizing the importance of maintaining horizontal speed. The scoring is based on the longest distance achieved. Key rules include starting before the board and landing on the same foot. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage and subscribe.

What is the primary goal of the triple jump?

• To perform the most stylish jump

• To achieve the highest vertical jump

• To jump the longest distance combining all three phases

• To maintain the highest vertical speed

How many phases are there in the triple jump?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

During the hop phase, what is the objective?

• To achieve vertical horizontal velocity

• To achieve maximum speed

• To achieve horizontal vertical velocity

• To achieve maximum height

What should the jumper strive to achieve with the upper leg during the step phase?

• Keep it parallel to the ground

• Keep it perpendicular to the ground

• Keep it at a 45-degree angle

• Keep it straight

What is the recommended arm movement if the double arm method is used?

• Both arms should be raised above the head

• Both arms should be back on touchdown and pulled through aggressively with a punching motion

• Both arms should be kept straight

• Both arms should be kept at the sides

What is the minimum length of the runway in the triple jump?

• 35 meters

• 45 meters

• 30 meters

• 40 meters

What happens if the athlete goes over the foul line on the takeoff board?

• The jump is still valid

• The athlete gets a warning

• The attempt is discarded as a foul

• The jump is measured from the foul line

On which foot must the athlete land during the second phase?

• Both feet

• Either foot

• The same foot used in the hop phase

• The opposing foot

Where can the athlete land during the third phase?

• On the runway

• In the sand

• On the takeoff board

• On the grass

From where is the jump distance measured?

• From the takeoff board to the athlete's feet

• From the foul line to the end of the jump

• From the start of the runway to the end of the jump

• From the takeoff point to the closest mark in the sand