It is important to reach out as far as possible just before coming in contact with the ground. but not s: far as to throw the jumper out of balance whick would result in him failing backward and thus losing valuable distance. Upon striking the pit one leg should be kept semi-rigid while the other should be limp. This will throw the body around and forward and will prevent the jumper from falling backward. The body should also be thrown violently forward as the feet hit the pit.
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