Standing Broad Jump

The standing broad jump measures horizontal explosive power from a dead stop — the same leg drive that gets you off the mark in transition or through contact to the rim. It complements the vertical jump: one measures how high you can go, this measures how far, and plenty of athletes are noticeably stronger at one than the other.

• A clearly marked take-off line
• A tape measure running square out from that line
• A flat, non-slip landing area with plenty of clear space beyond the expected distance

1. 1Stand with both feet behind the take-off line, toes just short of it.
2. 2Dip, swing your arms, and jump forward off BOTH feet at once — no step or run-up into the jump.
3. 3Land on both feet and hold the landing — you must stay upright and stationary for the attempt to count.
4. 4Staff measure from the take-off line straight back to the rearmost heel (the mark closest to the line).
5. 5Staff record 3 attempts; your best (longest) valid jump is the recorded result.

3 attempts — your best (longest) valid jump is recorded, in centimetres.

• Use your arms — a full backswing then a hard forward drive adds real distance.
• Landing matters as much as the jump: falling backwards or stepping back after landing invalidates the attempt, and distance is measured to your REARMOST heel, so sticking the landing is worth more than over-reaching.

• Warm up your legs properly first — this is a maximal effort from a standing start.
• Land with soft, bent knees rather than locked legs.
• Make sure the landing area is clear and non-slip before you jump.