List the major techniques in high jump

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The major techniques in high jump are:

  • Scissor Kick (or Eastern Cut-off): An early technique where the jumper approaches almost parallel to the bar, kicks one leg over, then brings the other leg and body over in a sitting position.
  • Western Roll: The jumper approaches from an angle, takes off from the foot closer to the bar, and rolls over the bar face down, leading with the head and shoulders.
  • Straddle: Similar to the Western Roll, but the jumper's body is more parallel to the bar, and they "straddle" it face down, leading with the head and arms.
  • Fosbury Flop: The dominant modern technique, where the jumper approaches from an angle, takes off from the foot further from the bar, and goes over the bar head-first with their back to the bar.
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