jumping into the pit or straight up?

[H.I.S.]

at take-off...should you...

Jump straight up

or

jump into the pit

or

somewhere inbetween

??

i've been told a couple of different methods and would like your inputs.

thank you!

[AVC Coach]

Think about running off the ground and into your hands above your head.

[H.I.S.]

I tend to think of i as trying to slam dunk a baskeball with both hands from the free throw line>>>

i think you need to jump high, but into the pit as well