Standing Long Jump - Intermediate Metromat

Develop standing long jump technique with the Intermediate Metromat, a fully graduated 4m folding mat designed for Sportshall athletics activities. Featuring clearly marked 1m and 2m datum take-off points, it helps participants practise explosive jumping and measure their performance accurately. Supplied with an activity card and carrying bag. 

Key benefits

• Fully graduated scale makes jumping distances easy to measure

• 1m and 2m datum take-off points accommodate different ages and abilities

• Lightweight folding construction supports quick set-up and convenient storage

• Suitable for Sportshall standing long jump activities

• Can be used by participants of all ages

• Supplied with an activity card and carrying bag

Educational value

• Supports the development of balance, coordination and explosive leg power

• Helps participants practise an effective two-footed take-off and controlled landing

• Encourages pupils to measure, record and compare their performances

• Supports numeracy through reading measurements and calculating improvements

• Suitable for individual challenges, group activities and competition preparation

About athletics

• Athletics includes running, jumping and throwing disciplines

• Standing long jump challenges participants to jump as far as possible from a stationary position

• Participants use a two-footed take-off and aim to land under control with both feet

• The activity helps develop lower-body strength, balance, coordination and explosive power

• Standing long jump is commonly included in indoor and Sportshall athletics programmes

Suggested uses

• Introducing pupils to standing long jump technique

• Developing balance, coordination and lower-body power

• Practising two-footed take-offs and controlled landings

• Measuring and comparing jumping distances

• Creating individual and team challenges

• Supporting PE lessons, indoor athletics and Sportshall events

Set-up and use

• Unfold the mat fully on a clean, level and suitable indoor surface

• Ensure the mat lies flat before beginning the activity

• Select the 1m or 2m datum take-off point according to the participant’s age and ability

• Ask the participant to take off from both feet and land under control

• Measure the result using the graduated scale

• Fold the mat and return it to the carrying bag after use

Safety information

• Position the mat on a clean, clear and level surface

• Ensure the complete mat lies flat without folds or raised edges

• Keep the take-off and landing areas clear of unused equipment

• Allow one participant at a time to complete the jump

• Provide sufficient space between waiting participants and the active jumping area

• Inspect the mat for wear or damage before every session

• Remove damaged equipment from use immediately

• Jumping activities should take place under appropriate supervision

What’s included

• 1 x Standing Long Jump Intermediate Metromat

• 1 x activity card

• 1 x carrying bag

Specifications

• Standing long jump measuring mat

• Fully graduated measurement scale

• Lightweight folding construction

• Suitable for participants of all ages

• Designed for Sportshall standing long jump activities

• Datum take-off points: 1m and 2m

• Length: 4m