# @dontavioushill on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=wuAiv8w8KxI
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31327152-dontavioushill-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-30T20:00:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dontavious Hill | Pro High Jumper + Coach (@dontavioushill) — https://gondola.cc/dontavioushill

## Caption

The angle of your curve approach determines whether you'll clear the bar or crash into it - yet 90% of high jump coaches teach this completely wrong.

Book a call with me: https://apply.highjumpblueprint.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sharp-vs-shallow

Watch this video next: https://youtu.be/vuYWYG7NpC4?si=irNdAvp0nSN4ICx3

3x Team USA High Jumper Dontavious Hill breaks down the critical difference between sharp and shallow curve approaches and how to find your optimal angle.

In this video you'll discover:
- Why most coaches teach curve angles that limit jumping height
- The biomechanical reason sharp curves create more rotation
- How to adjust your curve based on your current jumping height
- Common curve mistakes that cause athletes to hit the bar consistently

Daniel improved from 6'7" to 6'10" after mastering his curve approach using these principles.
Perfect for high school high jumpers who consistently hit the bar or struggle with inconsistent takeoffs.

About Dontavious Hill:
3x Team USA High Jumper, 4x SEC Silver Medalist, and 5x NCAA All-American who qualified for the Olympic Trials and ranked Top 30 in the world. I've helped over 100+ high school athletes achieve 3-6 inch personal bests, break school records, and earn college scholarships through proven high jump techniques and mindset training.

#HighJump #HighJumpCoach #Approach #HighJumpTechnique

Chapters:
0:00 - Meet 3x Team USA High Jumper Dontavious Hill
0:17 - Client Success Stories: 6+ Inch Improvements in Weeks
0:43 - Football Route Analogy: Post vs. Curl Routes
1:53 - Why Most High Jumpers Run the Wrong Curve
2:32 - The Critical Difference: Sharp vs. Shallow Curves
4:02 - How Curve Angle Affects Your Rotation Over the Bar
5:51 - Why Sharp Curves Make You Hit the Bar Early
7:01 - The Goal: Converting Horizontal Speed to Vertical Height
7:52 - Finding Your Individual Optimal Curve
8:22 - Inside My High Jump Blueprint Program
9:11 - The 3 Pillars: Mindset, Technique & Training
9:42 - How This Leads to College Recruitment
10:25 - Ready to Transform Your High Jump? Book a Call

Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only. High jump involves inherent injury risks. Always practice under qualified supervision with proper equipment and safety mats. Consult a medical professional before beginning any training program. Individual results vary and depend on ability, consistency, and proper implementation. Client results shown are not typical or guaranteed. 

Stop immediately if you experience pain. By implementing techniques from this video, you acknowledge and assume all risks. This content does not replace personalized coaching or medical advice. Dontavious Hill and High Jump Blueprint are not liable for any injuries or damages resulting from use of this information. Participate at your own risk.

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- **Views:** 348
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## Tags

highjump, highjumptechnique, highjumpcoach, approach

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