Study on Length of Approach Run in Long Jump for 14-year Beginner Boys And Girls

The purpose of the study was to find out the appropriate distance needed for the best performance in long jump for 14 years beginner boys and girls. To conduct the study, a total of 30 subjects (15 boys and 15 girls) were selected from two schools in Nadia district. The age range of the subjects was 14 years. To conduct the study, five distance approach runs which were 15 m, 20 m, 25 m, 30 m and 35 m were taken for jump. For the statistical procedure, Descriptive Statistics (Mean and SD) were conducted and the following conclusions were drawn: (i) the 20 - 25 m distance is appropriate as approach run for the best performance in the long jump for 14 yrs beginner boys and girls; (ii) the distance covered by 14 yrs Boys and Girls is more or less equal from the distance of 20 m onwards.