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The broad jump also measures lower-body strength and explosiveness, but this jump requires an element of flexibility and balance.—Rj Kraft, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 The Florida State alum dominated multiple drills for defensive linemen, placing first in the 40-yard-dash, broad jump, vertical jump and tying for first in the 20-yard shuttle among all players at his position.—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 The 6-foot-3, 220-pound safety ran a 4.38 in the 40 while recording 43 inches in the vertical jump and 11-foot-6 in the broad jump.—Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025 Among the various drills that players can participate in during the NFL Combine are the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, 60-yard shuttle, 3-cone drill, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press, and position-specific drills, including passing drills for the quarterbacks.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broad jump
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