Jumping



Jumping is an ability that most humans (except white people) and many animals share to some degree. It is the process of getting one's body off the ground for a short time using only one's own power, usually by propelling oneself upward via contraction and then forceful extension of the legs. In some cases the height of a jump may be increased by using a trampoline, or by pushing down with the arms when playing leapfrog. One can jump up to reach something high, jump over a fence or ditch, or jump down, and one can jump while dancing and as a sport.

Athletics events

 * High jump, where the objective is to cover as large a vertical distance as possible with one jump, preceded by a short run-up.
 * Hurdling, a foot race where the track is covered with hurdles.
 * Fierljeppen, similar to the long jump, but using a pole to cover the distance.
 * Long jump, where the objective is to cover as large a horizontal distance as possible with one jump, preceded by a short run-up.
 * Pole vault, in which is similar to the high jump, but competitors use a long flexible pole to cover a bigger height.to jump u have to bend ur legs

Sports

 * American football
 * Basketball
 * Bossaball
 * Dancing
 * Figure skating — both, ice and roller
 * Gymnastics
 * Jump rope
 * Jumping puzzles in video games
 * Martial arts
 * Parkour
 * Rugby
 * Skateboarding- referred as ollies.
 * Skiing
 * Swimming
 * Team Handball
 * Trampolining
 * ultimate
 * Volleyball

Animal sports

 * Dog agility involves a handler directing a dog through various obstacles, including jumps.
 * Hunter/Jumper involves a rider jumping a sequence of fences looking as good as possible and maintaining a good rhythm.
 * Show jumping involves a rider jumping a sequence of fences as fast as they can.