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What is the primary technique used in high jump competitions today?

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Fosbury Flop

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Straddle technique

3

Scissors jump

4

Western Roll

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Answer

A. Fosbury Flop

Solution:

The Fosbury Flop involves jumping over the bar with the back towards it, which is now the standard technique.

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