How to do a high-jump on springboards?
I have tested and tried to figure out what the secret is to doing a big jump on Springboards in the original Super Mario Bros, but have been unable to figure out what triggers it. The closest theory I seem to have is that you have to press "B" while in the air and then hit "A" as you are jumping, but sometimes I still only do a small jump?
Can someone tell me what the official way to get a big jump is when using these annoying things?
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How do you jump high in Super Mario Bros?
The height Mario jumps depends on how long you hold the A button down. You can use the control pad to make Mario hook to the left or right even in mid-air! Pushing the B button makes Mario speed up, and when Mario is speeded up he can jump higher.What is the correct technique for high jump?
The takeoff leg should continue toward the bar as your other leg, shoulders, and hips rotate until your back is to the bar. Your heels should be close to your backside with your knees apart. From this point forward, the position of your head is critically important. The head, obviously, will clear the bar first.How do you do a high jump for beginners?
Horizontal acceleration should be complete by take-off, with the shoulders held high and the take-off leg (the outside leg in the case of the scissors style) flexing to launch the jumper into the air. At take-off the leg nearer the bar (the lead leg) is held straight and swung into the air to clear the bar.high jump springboard
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