High Jump Photo Sequence

Introduction

The photo sequence of Heike Henkel was taken during a competition at Crystal Palace.

	1 - Three strides from take off. Leaning into the bend
	2 - Bouncing run in
	3 - Right foot placed out to the side to prevent the hips collapsing prior to take off
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	5 - Left foot heel strike approx one metre from the bar and upright
	6 - Lean back Right shoulder is high Left foot is ahead of the body Hips are forward Hips are at 45° to the bar and the shoulders at 90° Trunk is upright and leaning slightly back Jumping foot is in alignment with the jumping leg
	7 - flexion in the left leg to allow drive upwards
	8 - Right knee and both arms beginning the upward drive Tall and upright Eyes focused above the bar
	9 - Left extends both arms are swung forwards and upwards with the right leg Right hip driven upwards and towards the far upright
	10 - Rotation of body due to right hip/knee and arm action Left hip is still extended
	11 - Left knee is brought up to join the right knee Back rotates towards the bar
	12 - Arms remain high Heels behind the knees Knees apart
	13 - Arms driven down down to extend hips heels pulled back towards the head (result in arched back) arms in a crucifix position Knees apart
	14 - knees kept apart Heels behind the kness Arms in a crucifix position
	15 - knees above the hips Arms in a crucifix position Heels coming in front of the knees to begin the pike position
	16 - The arms are lifted vigorously in front of the trunk and then above the head to aid leg clearance Piking of the thighs to the chest can be assisted by movement of the head onto the chest so that the eyes are looking forward Finally the knees are straightened landing on the shoulders