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Frisian Canal Jumping (Fierljeppen Sprint)

F
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Set a marked run-up lane leading to a soft sand landing pit.

2

Each competitor runs down the lane holding a long pole, plants it firmly, and vaults forward as far as possible.

3

A judge marks where the competitor's feet first touch the sand.

4

Each competitor gets three attempts, and their best distance counts.

5

The competitor with the longest measured vault wins.