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High Jump Skill Progression   Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often Flop Style       Measure and mark approach start Take a three- five-, seven- or nine-step stride approach Swing non-takeoff leg up toward opposite shoulder Swing both arms from a low back position to high front position in front of body Take off on one foot using strong leg extension of knee and ankle Turn right shoulder away from bar Arch back and drop shoulders Look at right shoulder and pull knees toward chest Land in pit on back Scissor Style       Measure and mark approach Take a three- or seven-step stride approach Swing both arms back on penultimate step Swing both arms forcefully above shoulders on takeoff Take off on one foot Lift leg closest to bar, up and over bar Follow with opposite leg to complete scissor Land in pit on buttocks

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