I have a question about the, not ever measuring short approach jumps thing…
I have always been used to measuring what i thought to be the best jump during each practice session. Maybe put a marker after each jump, then measure the best one at the end of the session.
This was for a few reasons,
1 – as a performance indicator
2 – to show if you are ready for the new short approach distance in training
3 – to help with goal setting for up and coming meets etc…
Without any measuring at all, how does the athlete know what he/she is ready for? or if they are ready for a longer approach in practice?