# @dontavioushill on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=ym1Vw85Gb5w
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/57345524-dontavioushill-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e509ea5dae.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-23T19:01:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dontavious Hill | Pro High Jumper + Coach (@dontavioushill) — https://gondola.cc/dontavioushill

## Caption

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: https://apply.highjumpblueprint.com/film-review/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=j+curve

Watch this video next: https://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: 3x Team USA High Jumper, 4x SEC Silver Medalist, and 5x NCAA All-American helping athletes add 3–6 inches, break records, and earn scholarships through proven high jump techniques and mindset training.

#HighJump #TrackAndField #HighJumpApproach #JCurve #JumpHigher

Chapters:
0:00 – Why the Approach Is the Jump
0:58 – The Biggest Misunderstanding About the J-Curve
2:03 – How Cutting the Curve Kills Your Jump
3:28 – “Robot Running” vs Real Inward Lean
4:46 – How Lean Creates Rotation Over the Bar
5:15 – Why You Must Practice With No Bar
6:19 – Submit Film & Free Strategy 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.

## Stats

- **Views:** 333
- **Likes:** 16
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 3

## Tags

jumphigher, highjump, trackandfield, highjumpapproach, jcurve

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