Standing Jumps Combo: Broad, Triple, and Five-Jump
A classic standing jumps event: standing broad jump, standing triple jump, and standing five-jump, with a points table that rewards improvement between attempts. Students build leg power, use their arms effectively, and coordinate their landings.
How to play
- Four measuring stations, each with a chalk start line, a measuring tape taped to the ground, and mats at the end for landing; groups of 6.
- Jump 1 (6 min): two-foot standing broad jump with an arm swing; 3 attempts, two-foot landing, measured to the back of the rear heel.
- Jump 2 (6 min): standing triple jump: two-foot takeoff, land on one foot, step to the other foot, land on both feet; 3 attempts.
- Jump 3 (7 min): standing five-jump, alternating feet after the first takeoff; 2 attempts with a tape running about 50 ft.
- Each student records their three best marks and converts them into points with a simple table (for example, 1 point for every 4 inches).
- Wrap-up (6 min): total the points, compare with the last class, and discuss which jump depends most on technique.
Rules
- Every jump starts with both feet behind the line, not on it.
- Measure to the mark closest to the line, even if it is a hand.
- The next jumper waits until the previous one has left the landing area.
- Land with bent knees; no straight-legged landings.
Variations
Easier
Only the standing broad jump and triple jump, with 2 attempts each.
Standard
All three jumps using the points table.
Harder
Add a personal target line, and points double when the last class's mark is beaten.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: the student serves as measuring judge and helps design the points table, or does measured wheelchair pushes.
- Visual impairment: a partner sets the student's feet at the line and calls when to jump.
- Lower fitness: only one attempt on the five-jump and a rest between stations.
Learning goals
- Use full leg and arm extension in standing jumps.
- Measure and record marks accurately.
- Evaluate one's own fitness based on the data collected.
Equipment for a class of 25
- measuring tapes: 4
- chalk: 4
- mats: 8
- cones: 8
Teacher tip
Tape the measuring tapes down securely so measuring doesn't waste time. Stress the arm swing, which improves distance the most in the least time.
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