This simple and effective activity progression is ideal for introducing athletes to the Scissors technique in the High Jump.

• Exercise 1: The Take Off Position

• Exercise 2: Setting the Run Up

• Exercise 3: Bar Clearance from a Short Approach

• Exercise 4: Bar Clearance from a Full Approach

Click here to see the drill progression for the Fosbury Flop

Exercise 1: The Take Off Position

Key Coaching Points

• Take off should be from a full stretched arm length from the near upright.

• The planted foot should be angled at ~30 degrees to the centre of the mat.

Exercise 2: Setting the Run Up

Key Points

• Starting from the line of the mat, walk out 6-10 steps in line with the bar.

• Turn 90 degrees and walk half the number of steps.

• e.g. if you walked 6 steps out, walk 3 steps after turning 90 degrees.

• Mark the final point as the starting position.

Exercise 3: Bar Clearance from a Short Run Up

Key Points

• Planted foot should be flat (i.e. not on heel or toes).

• Drive the knee up high on take off.

• Remain tall on landing.

Exercise 4: Bar Clearance from a Full Approach

Key Points

• Accelerate into the bar - the final three strides should be the fastest

• Encourage an active foot plant.