Long Jump

Long jump requires lots of power to throw yourself up in the air.

You have to be able to gain speed quickly.

This is what you need to know

First you would have to have a long distance between you and the mat so you have enough time to gain enough speed. Once you hit the mat you want to be going fast enough that you hit the mat hard.

The mats colours are in the order of red, yellow, blue, green and cream. I suggest launching off from the blue so your foot has enough time to have a good lift off.

Your arms are very important in long jump. You can't have them crossed or in  your pockets. When you take off your arms have to be reaching out in front of you and your legs have to be out in front of you to. You’re basically trying to touch your toes but in the air. When you land and you feel like you’re going to fall backwards, try pushing all your body weight to the front because if you fall backwards it will be measured from where you fall.

Give it a try, it's not that hard.