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Standing Long Jump Contest

Team BuildingGame NightObstacle Course
S
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
MEASUREMENTS

Takeoff line clearly marked; landing area at least 10ft (3m) long.

HOW TO PLAY
1

Stand with both feet together just behind the takeoff line.

2

Bend your knees and swing your arms back to build momentum.

3

Swing your arms forward and jump with both feet, landing as far forward as possible.

4

A judge measures the distance from the takeoff line to the nearest mark left by the landing.

5

Each competitor gets a set number of attempts, and their best jump counts.

6

The competitor with the longest measured jump wins.