Sportshall Activity Resource Cards

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HI-BOUNCE

Description The participant bounces over a high foam wedge with two feet for a period of 20 seconds. This exercise is of particular importance to hurdlers as it involves clearing the wedge with the minimum lift possible of their centre of gravity, which is a basic principle in hurdling. Equipment • IFTA approved Hi-Bounce Wedge • Stopwatch

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Rules • The participant bounces over a foam wedge of the appropriated height with two feet for a period of 20 seconds. • If the jumper knocks the wedge over the jumps achieved at this point count as the competitor’s score. • Two attempts are permitted, the second being after a reasonable rest period of not less than five minutes. Safety • IFTA approved Hi-Bounce Wedges are specially designed with safety in mind and are strongly recommended.

IFTA HI-BOUNCE

9 - 11 years 30cm wedge 12 - 14 years 40cm wedge

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