long jump

Question 1

It was formerly performed from both standing and running starts.

Answer 1

Long Jump

Question 2

This is a sport in athletics (track and field) consisting of a horizontal jump for distance. It was formerly performed from both standing and running starts.

Answer 2

Long Jump

Question 3

Long jump is also called ____________.

Answer 3

broad jump

Question 4

The overall objective for the long jump is to ________________________.

Answer 4

attain a maximum distance in the jump

Question 5

In long jump, the distance attained here during the _______ phase is crucial for the athlete to realize maximum jump.

Answer 5

flight

Question 6

The presence of long jump at that time was believed to be due to its usefulness in
__________.

Answer 6

warfare

Question 7

In long jump, they were supposed to
carry a weight known as ________ to give them momentum while swinging forward.

Answer 7

halters

Question 8

A piece of wood about 8in long across the track marking the point at which competitors must take off. Beyond this is a 4in Plasticine board that captures the footprint of any athlete overstepping it.

Answer 8

takeoff board

Question 9

The takeoff board is a piece of wood about ____ long across the track marking the point at which competitors must take off. Beyond this is a ___ plasticine board that captures the footprint of any athlete overstepping it.

Answer 9

8in, 4in

Question 10

The extra wide head of this equipment ensures even distribution of sand across the landing pit to allow a steady surface to land on, this therefore helps to prevent
injuries.

Answer 10

pit rakes

Question 11

A sand-filled area where athletes tend
to land to avoid injury.

Answer 11

Landing Area

Question 12

The standard venue for the long jump includes a runway at least _________
in length with no outer limit, a takeoff
board planted level with the surface
at least _________ from the end of the runway, and a sand-filled landing area at least _________ and no more than ________ wide.

Answer 12

40 meters (131 feet)
1 meter (3.3 feet)
2.75 meters (9 feet)
3 meters (9.8 feet)

Question 13

A tool used to measure the distance the athlete leaped off from the landing area from the takeoff board to the place where their foot landed.

Answer 13

Measuring Materials

Question 14

In long jump, the jumper usually begins his approach run about __________ from the takeoff board and accelerates to reach maximum speed at takeoff while gauging his stride to arrive with one foot on and as near as possible to the edge of the board.

Answer 14

30 meters (100 feet)

Question 15

In long jumps, the most commonly used techniques in flight is the ______, in which the knees are brought up toward the chest, and the hitch kick, which is in effect a continuation of the run in the air.

Answer 15

tuck

Question 16

The legs are brought together for landing, and, since the length of the jump is
measured from ______________ to the
____________________.

Answer 16

the edge of the takeoff board
nearest mark in the landing
area

Question 17

Set a record of 8.13 meters (26.6 feet) that
was not broken until 1960.

Answer 17

Jesse Owens (1935-1960)

Question 18

Held the long jump record of 8.90 meters (29.2 feet) from 1968 until 1991.

Answer 18

Bob Beamon

Question 19

Leapt 8.95 meters (29.4 feet). Beginning
in 1948.

Answer 19

Mike Powell

Question 20

In long jumps, running should be done in ___________ manner.

Answer 20

fast-foot action

Question 21

In long jumps, running should be done in fast-foot action manner. That means,
________ should be done first, then _________ of the take-off leg should be made with much speed. During the take-off process, the mid-line of the body should contain the foot.

Answer 21

pawing
extension

Question 22

In the approach phase of long jumps, the number of strides varies depending upon the ________________.

Answer 22

level of competition

Question 23

A ___________ must be set to achieve a high
horizontal velocity, the speed pattern must be modified.

Answer 23

systematic rhythm

Question 24

From the normal stride, the sinking of hip stride should be ________ below.

Answer 24

25 cm

Question 25

If, at the point of take-off, any part of his foot (even the toe edge of his shoe) crosses the front edge of the foul line, then the jump is termed to be illegal or a __________ and does not count.

Answer 25

foul jump

Question 26

All measurements are done __________ to the take-off point.

Answer 26

perpendicular

Question 27

In long jumps, the performer has to complete his jump within __________.

Answer 27

one minute