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    The standing long jump, also called the broad jump, measures explosive leg power and is an event in the Olympic Games. Athletes stand behind a line and jump as far as possible on a two-foot takeoff and landing, swinging their arms and bending their knees to maximize distance, which is measured with a tape measure. This test requires minimal equipment but does involve a skill component.

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    The standing long jump, also called the broad jump, measures explosive leg power and is an event in the Olympic Games. Athletes stand behind a line and jump as far as possible on a two-foot takeoff and landing, swinging their arms and bending their knees to maximize distance, which is measured with a tape measure. This test requires minimal equipment but does involve a skill component.

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    The standing long jump, also called the broad jump, measures explosive leg power and is an event in the Olympic Games. Athletes stand behind a line and jump as far as possible on a two-foot takeoff and landing, swinging their arms and bending their knees to maximize distance, which is measured with a tape measure. This test requires minimal equipment but does involve a skill component.

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    Standing Long Jump

    ● Also called the Broad Jump


    ● Leg power
    ● Olympic Games

    Purpose
    ● to measure the explosive power of the legs

    Equipment
    ● ​tape measure

    Procedure
    1. The athlete stands behind a line marked on the ground with feet slightly
    apart.
    2. A two foot take-off and landing is used, with swinging of the arms and
    bending of the knees to provide forward drive.
    3. The subject attempts to jump as far as possible, landing on both feet without
    falling backwards.
    4. Three attempts are allowed.
    Advantage
    ● This test is simple and quick to perform, requiring minimal equipment.

    Disadvantages
    ● There is some skill component in this test.

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