Introduction to Long Jump
📌 Long jump is an athletics event requiring speed, agility, and strength to jump the farthest possible distance from the takeoff point into a sand pit.
🤸‍♂️ The event involves three primary styles: the tuck style (jongkok), the hang style (menggantung), and the hitch-kick style (berjalan di udara).
🏛️ Long jump existed since ancient Greece, initially serving as military training to test soldiers' agility in crossing obstacles like ditches.

Phases of the Long Jump
🏃‍♂️ The four phases of the long jump are the approach (awalan), takeoff (tolakan), flight (melayang), and landing (mendarat).
💨 The approach aims to build maximum horizontal velocity; typical approach lengths are 40m to 50m for men and 30m to 45m for women.
💪 The takeoff uses the strongest leg to convert horizontal speed into vertical lift, requiring a strong upward arm swing and bringing the free leg up high.
🪶 The flight phase focuses on maintaining balance and maximizing hang time; the technique used here distinguishes the different jumping styles.

Landing Technique and Common Errors
🦶 Landing requires both heels to hit the sand simultaneously, followed by flexing the knees and falling forward to maximize the measured distance.
❌ Actions to avoid include shortening or lengthening the final step, inadequate takeoff speed, body leaning excessively forward or backward, and letting one foot land significantly before the other.
✅ Key focus areas include maintaining speed through the takeoff, achieving an upright position on the board, and ensuring harmonious arm and leg coordination for balance throughout all phases.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The primary goal of the long jump is to keep the center of gravity in the air for the longest possible duration after a powerful takeoff.
➡️ Athletes must coordinate their approach speed with a powerful, quick vertical thrust during the takeoff phase for optimal distance.
➡️ Always practice the long jump in a safe location and focus on strengthening leg muscles to prevent potential injuries.

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