High Jump Photo Sequence

The photo sequence of Heike Henkel was taken during a competition at Crystal Palace.

	Three strides from taking off Leaning into the bend
	Bouncing run-in
	A right foot is placed out to the side to prevent the hips from collapsing before take-off
	Right shoulder high
	Left foot heel strike approx. one metre from the bar and upright
	Lean back Right shoulder is high Left foot is ahead of the body Hips are forward Hips are at 45° to the bar and the shoulders at 90° The trunk is upright and leaning slightly back Jumping foot is in alignment with the jumping leg
	Flexion in the left leg to allow drive upwards
	Right knee and both arms beginning the upward drive Tall and upright Eyes focused above the bar
	Left leg extends Both arms are swung forwards and upwards with the right leg Right hip is driven upwards and towards the far upright
	Rotation of body due to right hip/knee and arm action Left hip is still extended
	Left knee is brought up to join the right knee Back rotates towards the bar
	Arms remain high Heels behind the knees Knees apart
	Arms are driven down to extend hips Heels pulled back towards the head (result in arched back) Arms in a crucifix position Knees apart
	knees kept apart Heels behind the knees Arms in a crucifix position
	knees above the hips Arms in a crucifix position Heels coming in front of the knees to begin the pike position
	The arms are lifted vigorously in front of the trunk and then above the head to aid leg clearance Piking of the thighs to the chest can be assisted by the movement of the head onto the chest so that the eyes are looking forward Finally, the knees are straightened, landing on the shoulders