Long Jump

Learning Outcomes

Children will be able to understand the struggles planned and executed over the years in order to banish inequalities at different levels of the society. They will be able to understand why it is so important to banish inequalities in order to achieve the goals of the Indian Constitution.

Description Of Activity

How to play

Recommended sport is Long Jump. The long jump area  will be divided into 4 levels. The nearest level will be named inequality. The next and the second nearest level will be named struggle. The third level will be named Awareness. The final and the farthest level will be named Equality: The Dream Goal. Explain how the journey has been paved since time immemorial and to the present time through different levels in order to realist Democracy which is a precious gift to the people by the Indian Constitution. The students will be able to learn how to exercise the power of the common citizens to achieve constitutional rights.

A good long jumper needs both speed and power. The athlete does a run up, takes off and lands into the sandpit. The athlete with the furthest jump wins. The long jump can be broken down into four phases the run up, the takeoff, flight and lastly, landing. It is exhilarating to soar through the air while doing a long jump. If fleeting flight sounds like an inviting experience, here is a four-step guide to set you on your way.
 

How to do long jump

Step 1: Run up In the run up phase, strive for consistency and speed. The long jumper gets a huge boost from the run up before the jump. The speed greatly affects the jump distance. The jumper must also take note to jump before the foul line. Otherwise, no matter the distance, the jump would be void.

Expert male jumpers take about 20 strides, while female jumpers take about 16 strides. For the beginner, start with 8 strides. As you approach the jumping board, do not hesitate and slow down. Maintain your velocity - you should be at top speed right before takeoff - and look straight ahead. 

Step 2: Takeoff Your takeoff leg is the one that stays on the ground to support your weight when you kick a ball. Usually, if you are right-handed, your takeoff leg will be your left leg. When taking off, the aim is to attain height so that you can stay in flight longer and further. Place the foot flat on the ground for takeoff. Taking off heel-first will reduce your speed, while taking off on the toes decreases stability and increases risk of injury. 

Step 3 : Flight There are a few techniques, namely the sail, the hang, and the hitch-kick. But the hang and hitch-kick techniques are arguably effective only if you can jump further than five metres. The sail is recommended for beginners. To do the sail technique, thrust your free leg in front of your body as long as possible. The takeoff leg will follow suit into the same position of the free leg mid flight. Lastly, bring your arms forward, as if you are trying to reach for your toes.

Step 4: Landing When landing, it is imperative not to fall backwards into the landing pit. Bring your heels up and your head down towards your knees. Jumpers often fall forward or sideways after landing on their heels. Every inch counts.

 

Variations

Students are able to understand the idea of political equality and the journey towards universal adult franchise through the same game.

Coaching Tips

The students should be able to understand that these matches are not mere matches but a representation of social struggle towards achieving gender and socio-politico-economic equality.

 

Equipment/Material Required

Track,Sand