Supervision

• Constant visual supervision is recommended during initial skill instruction.
• On-site  supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all  safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• When initially preparing students for triple jump, practice jump sequence away from pit, i.e., on grass or in gymnasium.
• Students should refrain from jumping if there are slippery conditions.
• A jumping procedure should be established, e.g., remove a cone from the takeoff board when ready.
• Students should be trained to:
  • Begin raking after student is out of the pit.
  • Rake and remove rake before the next student begins their approach.
  • Rake sand into the middle as opposed to out to the sides.
  • Hold rake prongs downward.

Equipment/Facilities

• Rake, shovel, or spade should be kept away from the landing pit and run up area when not in use.
• Rake, shovel, or spade should be free of splinters.
• Take-off area should be firm, flat and swept if “blacktop”. Boards must be firmly attached.
• Landing area should be well raked and free of debris.
• Pit should be filled with sand to a depth of 30 cm.
• Pit should be a minimum width of 1.8 m and it must be long enough to accommodate the longest jumper. There should be a maximum of 0.5 m between takeoff board and front edge of pit.
• Landing pit should be maintained throughout the season and after any heavy rain.
• Landing pits should not be located in high traffic areas or near other activity sites, e.g., ball diamonds.
• No spikes of any kind should be worn.