Most high jumpers think the approach is just the run-up—but that misunderstanding is exactly why they’re stuck at the same heights. In this video, I explain why the approach is the jump and how running your J correctly unlocks real lift. Submit high jump film here: apply.highjumpblueprint.com/film-review/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=j+curve Watch this video next: youtu.be/vuYWYG7NpC4?si=06dKBoE50N9rnBX3 3x Team USA High Jumper Dontavious Hill breaks down the biggest mistakes athletes make when running their J-curve—and how poor curve execution kills rotation, lean, and vertical lift. You’ll learn: - Why the approach is the jump—not just the steps before it - How cutting the curve destroys centripetal force and height - The difference between “robot running” the J and generating real inward lean Great for high jumpers who drift into the pit, travel along the bar, or feel like they’re jumping hard but not going up. About Dontavious Hill: 3...