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Standing Long Jump Skill Progression   Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often Stand behind board/line with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out slightly Hold chin up and head straight Extend arms in front of body Bend knees and ankles, swinging arms backward, low past knees Swing arms up and out toward landing area Drive knees up and extend off ground, and spring forward off both feet Bring legs under buttocks Bring legs forward by bending at hips Extend legs forward, leading with heels Swing arms downward past legs Keep feet parallel and slightly apart Keep head forward to prevent falling backward Extend heels forward Land in pit or on mat, heels first Bend knees to absorb landing

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