Why do high jumpers use a curved approach?

Currently all elite high jumpers use the Fosbury Flop technique with a curved approach. This suggests that the curved approach presents some clear advantage although there is no general agreement upon the mechanism or the mechanics. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of the approach c...

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Main Authors: John C.C. Tan, Fred Yeadon
Format: Default Article
Published: 2005
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Other health sciences not elsewhere classified
High jump
Curved approach
Somersault rotation
Biomechanics
Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/6126
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