| Word | Meaning |
| Crossbar | The bar across the two uprights that the jumper must clear |
| Uprights | The two poles that hold up the crossbar |
| Clip | The holder on each upright that the crossbar rests on |
| Landing area | The mat or sand pit the jumper lands on |
| Sand pit | A dug pit filled with sand |
| Runway | The area where the jumper runs in before jumping |
| Round | One turn in which every player tries the same height |
| Check mark | A mark a player puts down to know where to start the run or take off |
| Judge | The official who sets the heights and decides whether a jump counts |