Posted by pvgoddess on April 13, 2001 at 00:42:27:
I know this is what the sport is all about, but how do I stop from being scared of taking off right? I seem to like being about two feet under, or taking off from under my bottom hand, neither of which are good. Even if my mid is perfect, my mind tells me I'm too far out to make it into the pit, so I stride out and end up under. Even though I still jump 11'6", I don't think I can go much higher with my cruddy t.o. HELP!