They can run straight or take an angled approach or run fast or slow towards the upright. Once a jumper is near the upright, they airlift vertically using one foot during the take off. The objective is to clear the crossbar placed at a certain height from the ground and land on the crash mat.

Plant the takeoff foot (which will be farthest from the bar) in front of you, with the toe pointing toward the far standard, and drive your other leg and both arms straight up (not across your body), while keeping them close to your body.

When you plant your takeoff foot, your toe should be aimed at the far standard, then, drive your lead leg upwards, bent and high, parallel to the bar. Simultaneously, your arms should also swing parallel to the bar, forward and upwards with your lead leg.