A solid triple jump is the result of a lower angle take-off through the board than the long jump, with the body moving further past the foot before release, and manifests in more evenly distributed jumps.

It is quite easy to improve your triple jump distance once you have learned how to improve the execution of each phase of the triple jump. As an athlete improves, even quite advanced jumpers can benefit from the use of markers next to the runway to provide performance indicators and feedback. The approach should provide velocity, accuracy, and get the athlete to a good physical position.

Here we explain the main points to work on for each stage of the jump: The Approach: 12-18 step run-ups are most common, with more experienced athletes using the longest. However, you must first condition your body to execute each of the phases. Only when the 6 metre triple jump is achieved to my approval – with even phases and an even rhythm – do I allow them to move on to the 7 metre effort and beyond as outlined above. Triple jumpers should have a slightly lower take-off angle (2).

Triple jump or ‘hop, step and jump’ can be broken down into three phases; the approach, take off, and landing.

Most world class long jumpers use around a 21-23 degree take-off angle (1). Then you must train your mind and your body to have the connection to execute the movement so that you will be able to execute each phase successfully.