Why High Jumpers Slow Down Before Takeoff. Learn the fear patterns that kill your speed and the exact fixes to carry full momentum through takeoff. Apply for a call with me: apply.highjumpblueprint.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=slow-at-takeoff Watch this video next: youtu.be/vuYWYG7NpC4?si=06dKBoE50N9rnBX3 3x Team USA High Jumper Dontavious Hill shares the three main reasons athletes slow down before the bar — and the proven solutions to maintain speed, improve takeoff, and clear higher heights. You’ll learn: - Why fear of the bar causes automatic slowing and how to overcome it - How to fix inexperience in carrying speed through your approach - The simple distance adjustment that prevents feeling “too close” to the bar Great for high jumpers, parents, and coaches who want to build confidence, improve approach mechanics, and eliminate speed loss before takeoff. About Dontavious Hill: 3x Team USA High Jumper, 4x SEC Silver Medalist, and...