Hang: simpler, slower carry-over
The body hangs in the air with arms back, legs slightly forward. Easy to learn, low rotation risk. Adds 0-6 inches over a passive flight. Standard at HS varsity and below.
The hang and the hitchkick are the two main air techniques in long jump. The hang is simpler and works at slower approach speeds; the hitchkick is harder but adds 6-12 inches at elite speeds. Below: how to pick between them, and how to drill the transition.
The body hangs in the air with arms back, legs slightly forward. Easy to learn, low rotation risk. Adds 0-6 inches over a passive flight. Standard at HS varsity and below.
Cyclic running motion in the air. Counters takeoff rotation, sets up an active landing. Adds 6-12 inches at NCAA D1+ speeds. Hard to learn, requires committed flight time.
Air time under 0.5 seconds (most HS jumpers): hang. Air time 0.6+ seconds (elite): hitchkick. AI estimates flight time from video so you can pick honestly.
Air time is the deciding factor between hang and hitchkick. Film a jump, AI estimates flight time, takeoff angle, and rotation. The right technique is the one your flight time supports.
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