Essential High Jump Drills - Back-Overs

Get the full class In this video coach Ryan Baily shares some of his quintessential high jump drills for getting athletes comfortable rotating over the bar and building spatial awareness. The jog-in two-footed Back-Over is one of the most effective drills for beginning high jumpers to experience the sensations of clearing a bar. It’s especially useful for athletes that have become accustomed to jumping off of 2 feet. Adding the “Hip Slap“ exercise helps beginners (and even more advanced jumpers)learn proper shoulder position during take off. It will also assist with proper arm and hand positioning. The Box Back-Over is a great all-around drill to build and reinforce proper technique when clearing the bar.