High Jump Technique - Fosbury Flop Explained for Athletes & Coaches #98560 (License: Personal Use)

The image illustrates the Fosbury Flop, the dominant high jump technique since the 1968 Olympics, where the athlete approaches the bar diagonally, takes off from one foot, and clears the bar backward in a supine arch. Key elements include hip elevation, head and shoulders trailing, and controlled landing on the mat. This method maximizes clearance height while minimizing energy expenditure compared to older techniques like the straddle or scissors.

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