High jump is a sport that tests jumping skills by crossing the pole. High jump is one of the branches of athletics. The purpose of this sport is to get the highest jump when passing the bar with a certain height. The height of the crossbar that the athlete must pass is at least 2.5 meters, while the length of the crossbar is at least 3.15 meters. High jump is done in the athletic field. High jump is done without the help of sports equipment.

In the match, the bar will be raised after the participant has passed the height of the bar. Participants must jump to one foot Participants may start jumping where their preferred starting height A jump will be considered null if the participant touches the bar and does not jump. Dropping the bar during a jump or touching the landing area if it doesn't jump jump Participants who fail to jump across the crossbar three times in a row (without being taken at the level where the failure applies) will come out of the match Someone has the right to continue the jump (although all participants others failed) so he could not continue to follow the rules The height of the jump was measured upright from the ground level until the middle section was over the field. Each participant would be given the opportunity three times to jump. If the participant does not make it through the bar three times in a row, he is declared a failure. To determine the victory, the participants must try to jump as high as possible to do. The winner is determined by the highest jump passed.

High Jump History

Although the high jump event was included in the competition at the ancient exhibition, the high jump competition was recorded to take place in the early 19th century precisely in Scotland with a height of 1.68 meters. At that time the participants used the direct approach method or the scissors technique. The high jump was not done carelessly. There are certain styles that must be mastered so that participants avoid accidents. In the 19th century high jump participants landed and fell on grassy ground in a scissors style, namely by turning their backs. Style has caused a lot of injuries for the participants. While now, high jump is done by landing on a mattress so that the accident can be minimized. Many high jump athletes now use the fosbury flop technique.