Long Jump Approach Calculator

Step pattern and board contact from approach speed.

Approach run distance

Number of approach steps

Maximum sprint speed

m/s

Takeoff angle

Body height

Body mass

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Predicted Jump Distance

7.56 m

Flight Distance6.66 m

Speed at Board9.22 m/s

Takeoff Speed8.02 m/s

Vertical Velocity2.87 m/s

Horizontal Velocity7.48 m/s

Flight Time0.89 s

Max COM Height1.35 m

Avg Stride Length2.11 m

Penultimate Stride2.32 m

Last Stride1.79 m

Takeoff Force2.4x BW

Step Frequency at Board5.14 Hz

Approach Run Time6.34 s

Acceleration Phase10.8%

Transition Steps3.6

Preparation Steps3.6%

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Approach run distance, Number of approach steps, and Maximum sprint speed.
Set Takeoff angle, Body height, and Body mass.
Review the Predicted Jump Distance result.
Use Flight Distance (m) and Speed at Board (m/s) to inform your decision.

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