track![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
During a ski jumping event, each competitor executes two jumps and points are awarded for style and distance.
braking zone ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Transition zone between the finish area and the outrun; the braking zone is the area where the ski jumper regains balance and decelerates.
outrun ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wide, relatively flat area where the skier can stop safely.
critical point ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Point that marks the length of an ideal jump; points are deducted when the landing is short of or added when the ski jumper lands beyond the critical point.
finish area ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the landing area where ski jumpers land; distance markers allow officials to determine the length of each jump.
norm point ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Point marking the start of the finish area.
landing area ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Steep slope in the middle of which the ski jumpers land; it is divided into several sections.
judges’ stand ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Stand reserved for judges; five style judges specifically evaluate take-off precision and control, flight position and landing quality.
coaches’ stand ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Stand from which coaches observe the jumps executed by the athletes.
landing slope ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Upper part of the landing area; the ski jumper should fly over it during a jump but it does provide a safe landing area in the event of a short jump.
take-off table ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Flat surface at the bottom of the ski jump that slopes at an angle of about 10°; the skier takes off from it.
inrun ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the ski jump that allows the jumper to generate the speed required for takeoff; its average incline is 35° to 40°.
ski jump ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Extremely steep artificial track that is covered with snow; Olympic events are held on a large ski jump (120 m) and on a normal ski jump (90 m).