Consider the following statements about the phases of long jump: 1) The…
2025
Consider the following statements about the phases of long jump: 1) The athlete attains maximum
momentum by running on the runway before take-off. 2) During take-off, the athlete pushes off with the weaker
foot to maintain balance. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A.
Only 1 is Correct
- B.
Only 2 is Correct
- C.
1 and 2 are correct
- D.
Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
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Correct answer: A
In long jump, the athlete builds maximum momentum on the runway before take-off. The take-off is normally from the preferred or stronger take-off foot, not necessarily the weaker foot.