Lectern jumping
As Fierljeppen (also Pullstockspringen , Paddstockspringen , pulse jumping Stock ) is called the rod long jump over rivers. This form of locomotion has its origins in a time when the marshes did not have the infrastructure available today.
The desk sticks and the desk stick jumping are known regionally under different terms. Pult stick jumping is the common term in Lower Saxony. In the Schleswig-Holstein Elbmarschen , Dithmarschen and Nordfriesland , this type of locomotion is known as Klotstockspringen or Klootstockspringen and in the Netherlands as Fierljeppen ( West Frisian ) or Polsstokverspringen ( Dutch ). In Denmark , the lectern stick is called a Klyverstav . The North Frisian name is Klüwer (stook) .
Dissemination and application
Stick jumping is particularly widespread in the marshes in northwest Germany , the Netherlands and Denmark. Since East and North Frisia, for example , are criss-crossed by a large number of watercourses (moats, sluices and the so-called lows) that can be up to eight meters wide, pedestrians must be able to cross these with dry feet. This involves jumping over trenches and sluices in the manner of a pole vault on a three to six meter long stick ( desk stick or Klotstock ) . However, this involves jumping outwards instead of upwards. This requires both stamina and a good sense of proportion in order to be able to overcome the distance to the other side of the land and not get stuck with the stick in the bottom of the water. In order to achieve the appropriate stability with the lectern stick, a round plate is attached to the lower end of the stick when jumping over natural water (in East Friesland: lectern stick , in Denmark: pluns ), which prevents sinking into the mostly muddy ground.
In the past, pult stick jumping was a widespread means of transport in the marshland regions, but today it is mainly practiced in tourism or in the form of sports competitions. Through an initiative of the Council of Europe , traditional sports games are kept alive or revived in modern forms. In some cases, club jumping is also used for hunting - for example on the North Frisian peninsula of Eiderstedt .
Jumping technique
Competitive jumping on the desk to achieve great distances is a very complex sequence of movements. In order to achieve great distances, the jumper climbs up the pole during the jump. This climbing distance is implemented in width on landing. In order to have as much time as possible for climbing, the jump has to take place in such a way that the desk pole crosses the vertical as slowly as possible. To do this, the initial grip height and the approach speed must be coordinated. You run the risk that the vertical may not be reached and that you fall back or sideways into the water, which is what makes the competition so attractive for the spectators.
Historical meaning
The log sticks attained historical and military importance in the battle of Hemmingstedt in 1500 , when an army of around 12,000 men from the Danish king and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein Johann attacked the peasant republic of Dithmarschen . After Meldorf had already been taken, the Danish-Holstein army marched further north. Around 6,000 Dithmarschers then built a ski jump near Hemmingstedt and opened the sluice so that the rising tide flooded the land. While the Duke's army panicked, the Dithmarschers used their sticks as skewers and kept attacking the army. The army was largely wiped out and the Dithmarschers were able to maintain their independence until 1559 ( last feud ).
Fierljeppen in the Netherlands
A National Fierljep Manifestation (NMF) as well as six league competitions and club championships take place in the Netherlands every year . The current Dutch record holders are:
- Seniors: 22.21 meters, Jaco de Groot from Woerden (August 12, 2017, Zegveld)
- Juniors: 20.70 meters, Erwin Timmerarends, from Montfoort (August 15, 2015, Zegveld)
- Youngsters: 19.81 meters, Reinier Overbeek from Benschop (July 30, 2017, It Heidenskip)
- Women: 17.58 meters, Marrit van der Wal from It Heidenskip (July 16, 2016, Bergum)
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References and comments
- ↑ Frasch Uurdebök, Neumünster 2002, also Plumperstook or Sprängstook , cf. also north fr. Klötjstook
- ^ Arnd Krüger : Incorporating traditional games into modern sports. The German Experience. In: E. De Vroede, R. Renson (Eds.): Proceedings of the 2nd European Seminar on Traditional Games. Leuven 12-16 Sept. 1990. Vlaamse Volkssport Centrale, Löwen 1991, pp. 45-54.