Straddle technique Straddle technique The straddle technique was the dominant style in the high jump before the development of the Fosbury Flop. It is a successor of the Western roll, with which it is sometimes confused. Unlike the scissors or flop style of jump, where the jumper approaches the bar so as to take off from the outer foot, the straddle jumper approaches from the opposite side, so as to take off from the inner foot. In this respect the straddle resembles the western roll. However, in the western roll the jumper's side or back faces the bar; in the straddle the
Athletics in Australia conducts a range of important athletics events and championships each year. These include: The national titles have been conducted for over a hundred years, though the event has only been a joint championship since 1978. The most successful athletes at this event include Warwick Selvey (19 wins) and Gael Martin (20 wins). The IAAF approved meets at Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne comprise the most important athletics meetings held in Australia, with Australian athletes required to compete in order to gain international selection. Each Australian state or territory holds its own state athletics championships annually. Inter-varsity athletics competitions were conducted in