no-jump

plural no-jumps

1. An attempted long jump or triple jump that is disqualified for breaking a rule.

   If a long jumper or triple jumper crosses the take-off board on or before take-off, it is a no-jump. Triple jumpers must 'hop, step, jump'. Other actions are a no-jump.

   2004, Andy Sibson, John Taylor, Sport Examined Entry Level Teacher Support Pack

   1 more example

   Unfortunately, by waiting as long as possible each time before jumping, he lost concentration and then, because of overstriding over the first part of the approach run, he made three no-jumps.

   2002, John Kerr, Counselling Athletes: Applying Reversal Theory, page 72