High Jump Techniques and Physics

The video tutorial explores high jump techniques, focusing on the Fosbury Flop. It begins with an introduction to high jump and personal bests, followed by a discussion on various techniques, including the Fosbury Flop. The video also covers historical techniques like the straddle and western roll, and explains the physics behind the Fosbury Flop, highlighting its advantages in terms of center of mass and jump height.

What is the personal best high jump of Josh Lodge?

• 2.22 meters

• 2.45 meters

• 1.75 meters

• 2.50 meters

Which technique is commonly used by modern high jumpers?

• Western Roll

• Fosbury Flop

• Scissor Jump

• Straddle

What is the shape of the run-up in the Fosbury Flop technique?

• Straight

• Circular

• J-shaped

• Zigzag

Which foot do high jumpers typically take off from in the Fosbury Flop?

• Right foot

• Left foot

• Both feet

• Either foot

What was the main technique used before the Fosbury Flop?

• Scissor Jump

• Fosbury Flop

• Straddle

• Western Roll

How did the introduction of mats change high jumping techniques?

• Both A and B

• Allowed higher jumps

• Made jumps safer

• No significant change

Why is the Fosbury Flop considered superior in terms of physics?

• It looks more impressive

• It is easier to learn

• It allows the center of mass to pass under the bar

• It requires less energy

In the Fosbury Flop, how does the body clear the bar?

• All at once

• In segments

• With a twist

• By rolling over

What analogy is used to describe the Fosbury Flop technique?

• Water from a hose

• A flying bird

• A rolling ball

• A flowing river

What is a key difference between the straddle and the Fosbury Flop?

• The Fosbury Flop requires landing on feet

• The Fosbury Flop allows the center of mass to be lower

• The straddle is safer

• The straddle uses a curved run-up