How to Improve the Standing Long Jump Performance? AMininarrative Review

Standing long jump (SLJ) is complicated by the challenge of motor coordination in both the upper and lower segments. This movement is also considered to be a fundamental skill in a variety of sports. In particular, SLJ is an important test index formiddle school students for assessing their physical fitness levels. This assessment takes the form of a physicalfitness test high school entrance examination in some countries such as China. This mini review summarizes recent studies that have investigated how to improve the standing long jump performance from different aspects which include arm motion, take offangle, standing posture, warming-up exercise, and handheld weight. The common study limitations, controversial knowledge, and futureresearch direction are also discussed in detail.