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[01]Perfect Triple Jump Form

What perfect triple jump form looks like

Perfect form is measurable, phase by phase

Each phase of triple jump has a target. Takeoff angle. Body lean. Foot strike. Release height. "Perfect" means hitting the target on each phase, in order. The AI grades against the targets, not against how the rep looks.

Ugly on video isn't always bad form

A frame can look ugly and still work. A clean-looking frame can still cost you. The AI grades the mechanics, not the look. You stop chasing pretty form and start chasing the targets that matter.

Compare your form to the standard, not to pros

Don't compare yourself to a pro's highlight reel. Compare your phase 2 to the standard for phase 2. The AI does this for you and tells you the gap, frame by frame.

Measure the gap

Compare your triple jump to the standard

Upload a clip, AI grades each phase against the form standard, and tells you the specific gap to close. Not a vague "work on your technique," a concrete read on which target you're under and by how much.

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Triple jumper in the step phase, flight leg driving forward, Track & Field AI (form-compared)
Triple Jump · Sample analysis “Your hop phase is 38% of total distance, industry optimal is ~35%. Shorten the hop, lengthen the step for a 15cm total gain.”
[01]Phase by phase

The full triple jump sequence, broken down

Each phase has a coaching cue, a measurable target, the frames a coach pauses on, and the failure mode AI flags most often. Use it as a self-diagnostic checklist on every video.

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Phase 01 / 05

Approach

16-22 stride approach building to controllable max velocity. Less aggressive board-aim than long jump (need to balance speed with three takeoffs).

Cue"Tall, accelerating, consistent."
TargetLast-5m speed: 9.5+ m/s elite men, 8.5+ elite women.
FramesMid-approach, last 3 strides.
FailureDecelerating before the board.
02
Phase 02 / 05

Hop takeoff

Same-leg takeoff and landing. Should preserve horizontal velocity (loss < 1.2 m/s in elite). Lowest takeoff angle of the three phases.

Cue"Drive forward, not up. Same leg lands."
TargetHop velocity 8.4-8.86 m/s (elite). Takeoff angle ~14 deg. Hop distance ~33% of total.
FramesBoard contact, peak hop, hop landing.
FailureJumping too high in hop (loses horizontal speed). Largest velocity loss occurs here (1.13 m/s mean).
03
Phase 03 / 05

Step takeoff

Opposite-leg takeoff and landing. The 'flat' phase, designed to lose minimal velocity while maintaining rhythm. ~30% of total distance.

Cue"Active foot strike. Drive other knee forward."
TargetStep velocity 7.58-8.22 m/s (elite). Step distance ~30% of total. Active landing critical.
FramesHop landing/step takeoff, peak step, step landing.
FailurePassive landing (heel hits, brake). Too much vertical.
04
Phase 04 / 05

Jump takeoff

Same-leg takeoff (same as step landing leg). Highest takeoff angle of the three. Maximum vertical drive. ~37% of total distance for jump-dominant style.

Cue"Pop up. Last chance to get distance."
TargetJump velocity 6.46-7.34 m/s. Jump distance ~37% (jump-dominant). Highest takeoff angle.
FramesStep landing/jump takeoff, mid-jump, landing.
FailureForward fall in flight (no vertical drive).
05
Phase 05 / 05

Flight and landing

Hang or sail in the air; heel landing ahead of CoM. Same as long jump.

Cue"Tall in the air, heel up at landing."
TargetHeel 5-15 cm ahead of CoM at touchdown.
FramesMid-flight, landing contact.
FailureForward fall costs distance.
[02]Numerical targets

Key triple jump metrics

The numbers coaches grade against. Levels run from beginner through elite, your AI form check compares your reps to the level above you.

Phase ratio (hop/step/jump)
Balanced: 33/30/37. Hop-dominant: 36+/28-30/34-. Jump-dominant: 31-/28-30/40+.
Velocity loss in hop
Mean 1.13 m/s in elite. Larger loss = wasted hop.
Approach speed
Elite men 9.5+ m/s, women 8.5+, HS top 7.8-8.8.
Hop horizontal velocity
Elite men 8.4-8.86 m/s.
Step horizontal velocity
Elite men 7.58-8.22 m/s (after hop loss).
Jump horizontal velocity
Elite men 6.46-7.34 m/s (final phase).
[09]Methodology & sources

References

Primary sources behind the numbers and methods on this page.

  1. Biomechanical Evaluation of the Phases of the Triple Jump Take-Off (PMC)
  2. Investigation of Ratios and Distances in Triple Jump Hop-Step-Jump Phases
  3. Trade-offs Between Horizontal and Vertical Velocities During Triple Jumping (ScienceDirect)
  4. Optimisation of Phase Ratio in the Triple Jump Using Computer Simulation
[10]Common questions

Perfect Triple Jump Form FAQ

Five common questions about triple jump that come up in coaching.

Is there really a 'perfect' triple jump form?
Not in the looks-good sense. But yes in the hits-the-targets sense. Each phase has targets. That's what "perfect" means.
Can I copy a pro's triple jump form?
Don't copy how a pro looks. Copy the targets they hit, scaled to your level.
What's the closest amateur athletes get to perfect form?
Top HS and college athletes hit most of the targets most of the time. The AI shows you which ones you're hitting and which you aren't.
Does perfect form depend on body type?
Not really. The targets scale to your limb length, so taller and shorter athletes get the same kind of feedback.
How close to perfect form do I need to be to compete?
Depends on level. AI grades the gap to the level above you (HS → college, etc.) so you know what to target next.
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