Maximal velocity is the top-end speed the body can attain. After the acceleration phase or drive phase (the first part of the sprint race), the sprinter transitions to the max velocity phase of the race. 3 Key Point For Max Velocity Sprinting Neutral pelvic alignment (run tall) High heel recovery (bring the foot as high ...…
Coaching cues for the glide shot put can be separated into two sections: the back of the circle and the power position/release. With this method, the athlete can have one cue before the throw and one cue during the throw. Overloading the athlete with too much information can result in poor performance. For most beginning ...…
Four elements of the long jump Approach Take-off In-air technique Landing The video featuring Olympic Heptathlon Champion Jessica Ennis, shows all of the phases of the long jump technique Coaching Points The Approach Watch how she drives from the back of the runway on the first five steps and accelerates into a tall running position. ...…
This is a great video for special strength for the throwing events that can be used for the hammer throw or other throwers. Using general and specific exercises with rotational movements is highly recommended for all throwers in track and field. All of the throwing events in track and field require rotational movements from the ...…
by Scott Cappos The hammer throw is one of the more difficult technical events to learn. After the basic turning action is taught, turning and throwing medicine balls like a hammer is the first drill I use to teach multiple turns and releases. Since the winding action in the hammer throw takes time to perfect ...…
The long jump takeoff video using the app Ubersense. The video from Coach Travis Geopfert reviews the coaching points of the long jump takeoff. Long jump technique drills for the takeoff can include short approach pop ups or repeated pop ups on the track focusing on lower the center of gravity and popping up into ...…
Erik Sowinski breaks the American Record at The Milrose Games…
Video from the 2012 London Olympic Games of the women’s triple jump competition.…
Great high jump video of Jesse Williams. Very nice curve running (:10), good lean away from the bar (:11), vertical lift with straight body -no lean into the bar (:12), solid arch with lay back over the bar (:12-13).…
Women’s Pole Vault Video Technical points in the pole vault video 1:15 -Running with the pole 1:19 -Transition into the plant 1:20 -High plant 1:21 -Swing with long levers 1:26 -Turn and push to clear the bar…
Watch Video of Galen Rupp Training with Coach Alberto Salzar Flotrack has a new video with Coach Alberto Salazar and Galen Rupp performing general strength exercises and other strength training movements including olympic lifting. General strength training develops coordination, balance and flexibility, qualities that are vital for staying healthy and maximizing running performance. Galen Rupp’s ...…
Discus Stand Throw Video analysis of the stand throw in the discus Stand Throw Technique Discus technique training at the front of the circle will involve discus stand throws. During discus stand throws, the thrower should focus on keeping the bodyweight back over the right side as the right foot turns into a solid left ...…
Stationary Hurdle Drills with Coach Joey Woody Coach Joey Woody coaches the sprints and hurdles at the University of Iowa. Named USTFCCA (United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association) Coach of the Year and is one of the lead instructors for the USTFCCA coaching education program. Coach Woody has several hurdle drills plus ...…
Discus ball throws with heavy implement Discus throws performed with a heavy ball (2 kilos) in the women’s discus throw. Teaching Progression with discus ball (with no reverse) Stand Throw (both sides) 1/2 Turn Throw Full Throw Sample Training Session with discus ball •Early Season College Women x6 stand throw (2.5 kilo ball) x6 half ...…
Strength Development For The Throwing Events Video of several drills and exercises used for the throwing events (shot put, discus and hammer throw). The videos shows a series of drills that can be used by throwers to develop specific strength and speed in the shot put, discus and hammer. From Scott Cappos (University of Iowa) ...…
Long Jump Technique The Long Jump Landing Long Jump Landing - Preparation Preparation for a good landing position starts at take-off with the body moving forward and up, this is called displacement. The displacement occurs on the take off, when the long jumper moves the body past the take off leg. In-Air Preparation During the ...…
5 Step Drill for the Javelin Thrower The walking 5 step drill in the javelin helps the javelin thrower work on proper footwork and javelin placement. The focus on the 5 step drill in the javelin throw is to hit a good power position with a solid left side block. The right knee is driven ...…
Plyometric Training for Track and Field Athletes Many track and field athletes use plyometric training; it is commonly associated with jumping activities for all athletes. THE PURPOSE To improve speed, power, rhythm, event specific strength and endurance: depending on the exercises, recovery period and repetitions. THE SCIENCE Plyometrics work because the exercises improve the rate ...…
