Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 3

FIELD EVENTS

HI-BOUNCE

WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

Incorrect

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Hi-Bounce Primary 30cm wedge Secondary 40cm wedge

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 • Foam Hi-Bounce Wedges • Stopwatch Rules • The participant bounces over a foam wedge of the appropriate 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. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Safety • Foam Hi-Bounce Wedges are specially designed with safety in mind and their use is strongly recommended. • We recommend that athletes under nine years do not take part in this event.

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