TRIPLE LONG JUMP

Question 1

What is the primary objective of the triple jump?

Answer 1

To jump the longest distance by combining the hop, step, and jump phases

Maintaining the highest possible horizontal speed throughout all phases is crucial.

Question 2

What leg does the athlete begin the hop phase with in the triple jump?

Answer 2

The right leg

The description assumes the right leg is used for take-off.

Question 3

What is the key focus during the hop phase?

Answer 3

Momentum forward

The athlete should focus on moving forward during the hop.

Question 4

Describe the landing technique for the hop phase.

Answer 4

Landing heel first on the runway with a powerful backward pawing action

This technique is vital for maintaining speed.

Question 5

What is the significance of the take-off mark in the triple jump?

Answer 5

It is the point from which the jump is measured

The take-off mark can be a piece of wood or a painted rectangle.

Question 6

What materials may be used for the take-off mark in modern championships?

Answer 6

Plasticine, tape, or modeling clay

These materials help record overstepping or scratching the mark.

Question 7

When was the triple jump first included in the Olympic Games?

Answer 7

Since the first Games in 1886

The event has evolved over time with changes in technique.

Question 8

What is the definition of a ‘foul’ in the context of the triple jump?

Answer 8

A missed jump or ‘scratch’ due to overstepping the mark or other violations

A foul can occur if the sequence of foot placements is incorrect.

Question 9

What happens when a jumper commits a foul during a jump?

Answer 9

The seated official raises a red flag

The official signals that the next jumper is up.

Question 10

What are the three phases of the triple jump?

Answer 10

Hop, step, and jump

Each phase has specific techniques and objectives.

Question 11

What is the role of the left leg during the step phase?

Answer 11

To assist with a hip flexion thrust for take-off

This thrust is similar to a bounding motion.

Question 12

What is the distance of the sand pit from the take-off line in a triple jump?

Answer 12

About 14 feet

The sand pit is where the jump is measured.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The first two steps in the triple jump are referred to as _______.

Answer 13

[hop and step]

Question 14

What is the purpose of the backward pawing action of the right leg during the hop landing?

Answer 14

To maintain forward momentum and prepare for the next phase

This action is critical for a successful transition to the step phase.

Question 15

True or False: The standing triple jump was contested in all Olympic Games.

Answer 15

False

It was only contested in the 1900 and 1904 Olympics.

Question 16

What is the purpose of the approach in the triple jump?

Answer 16

To sprint towards the take-off mark

The approach sets the athlete up for a successful jump.

Question 17

What does the term ‘scratch’ refer to in triple jump terminology?

Answer 17

A foul or missed jump

It indicates that the jumper has not completed the jump correctly.

Question 18

List the components of a triple jump field.

Answer 18

• Runway path
• Marker for take-off
• Sand pit

These components are essential for conducting the event.

Question 19

What is the mid-air position during the step phase of the jump?

Answer 19

Right take-off leg flexed at the knee, left leg leading flexed at the hip and knee

This position is held for as long as possible before landing.