Triple jump in athletics
This field event requires competitors to jump as far as possible by performing a hop, a step and a jump from a controlled sprint.
Stage one
- Run with controlled speed at the take-off board.
Stage two (hop)
- As you hit the take-off board, fully extend the take-off leg.
- Drive the opposite leg through and ensure the thigh is nearly parallel to the ground at take-off.
- Ensure balance of the whole body and pull the take-off leg and ankle into the bottom.
- Bring the take-off leg forward and rotate to the front of the body.
- Take-off leg begins to pull forward.
- With the take-off leg now in front of you, drive it downwards for the next phase.
Stage three (step)
- On impact with the ground, the 'step' leg drives hard against the floor and is fully extended. The opposite thigh (drive leg) is just below parallel to the ground.
- Keep the drive leg stable and balanced and hold position until you begin to decline.
- At this point, extend the drive leg and snap the foot downwards ready for the next phase.
Stage four (jump)
- On impact with the ground, the 'jump' leg drives hard against the floor and is fully extended. The opposite thigh (drive leg) is just parallel to the ground.
- The arms drive forward and keep your body upright with head looking forwards.
- Finally, drive the arms forward, swing both legs forward and hold position until you hit the sand-pit.