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By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Despite the initial sceptical reactions from the high jumping community, the "Fosbury Flop" quickly gained acceptance. Sawdust, sand, or wood chip surfaces had been usable previously because jumpers using the scissors technique were able to clear the bar while upright and then land on their feet, while those using the Western Roll or Straddle made a three-point landing on their hands and lead leg. In his sophomore year, he failed to complete jumps of 5 feet 1. However, none of his attempts at 2.

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By way of comparison, classic straddle jumpers plant their take-off foot in the same place every time, less than one foot away from a line parallel with the bar. His method was to sprint diagonally towards the bar, then curve and leap backwards over the bar, which gave him a much lower center of mass in flight it was actually below his body and the bar than traditional techniques. He scored 11 touchdowns, the second highest total in the NFL, and was selected to play in the inaugural Pro Bowl. Retrieved on July 13, The national sports media began to take notice of the jumper from Oregon with the unusual style.