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
Spain at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics Spain at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics Spain competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea. The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation announced a squad of 49 athletes to compete at the event. The team will be led by medal hopefuls Manuel Olmedo, the reigning European indoor 1500m champion, and Mario Pestano, who is in 4th position on this year’s Discus Throw world list. The following athletes appeared on the preliminary Entry List, but not on the Official Start List of the specific event, resulting in a total number of