Interesting video on the hammer throw and how to handle circumstances with officials. Betty Heidler of Germany stayed focused and stepped up to win the bronze medal. The meet was the best competition in Olympic history for the women’s hammer throw. Coach Larry Judge, wrote an article on training the women’s hammer throw “TEACHING THE ...…
Track and Field Jumping Progressions Pole Vault Pole Vault Basics Technical proficiency is the key to quality pole vaulting. There are many safety concerns with the pole vault, from pole selection to the location and size of the pit. Proper teaching progressions and a safe environment will help eliminate many of the risk factors. Grip ...…
High Jump Teaching Progression Approach The high jump approach starts with a straight ahead run followed by running on a curve into the takeoff The curve is the final five steps of the approach High jumpers use check marks for the start and for the start of the curve How to Triangulate The High Jump ...…
Teaching Progression For Jumping Events Triple Jump Basics The triple jump is a complex event with three different skills, hopping, bounding (stepping) and jumping into the sand. Jonathan Edwards was the first person over 18 meters (pictured) The first phase of the triple jump is the hop phase Hopping Start with easy hopping and progress ...…
Teaching Progression For Jumping Events Teaching fundamental movements to prepare young athletes is the first step to long-term success for the jumping events. Long Jump Take Off Basics Start by walking down the track with three step pop ups barely getting the take off leg off the ground, then advance to pop ups with a ...…
ARKANSAS TRACK & FIELD Travis Geopfert (University of Arkansas) Decathlon Training Running: Train with the 400 meter runners Example Early Season- 8x300m 3:30 rest decreases 30s each rep. 54s total / 36s 200m pace Example Mid Season – 1x500m 5min. 32pace-300m 1min. 28 pace-200m 6min. 26 pace-450m 28 pace Example Late Season – 3x3x150 3 ...…
Discus Throwing and Shot Put Warm Up Dynamic Warm Up 2x30m each Backward lunges High knee skips Backward skipping Forward skip with arm circles Walking knee lifts Walking quad stretch Backward jogging Side slide Dynamic build ups (4 kilo medicine ball) Jump-jump-forward throw and sprint x20m x5 View warm up videos for athletes Shot Put ...…
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 ...…
Usain Bolt Training How To Became Super Fast Coach Glen Mills from Jamaica has helped not only Usain Bolt become the greatest sprinter ever, but has helped Jamaica gain the identity of the sprint capital of the world. Usain Bolt’s training plan included strength development, sprint technique and proper programming. When Usain Bolt started working ...…
Glide Technique Errors and Corrections (Power Position to Release) If the back of the circle has been executed with proficiency, other problems can occur in the middle of the circle. However, many of the technical problems in the middle of the circle can be a result of an improper glide across the ring. If the ...…
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. ...…
Track and Field Skills Track and field coaching is about teaching athletic skills, technical skills, tactical skills and life skills. When teaching skills to beginners the skill is first introduced with an overview of the skill and a demonstration of the skill. Demonstration of track and field skills should be completed by an experienced ...…
Glide Shot Put Technique Errors and Corrections Errors and Corrections For The Shot Put Glide Technique Start Throwing the shot put requires proper timing, speed and strength. The start of the glide if not executed properly can lead to several problems- Error- Excessive movement with the legs prior to unseating the hips at the back ...…
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 ...…
Track and Field Nutrition Track and field athletes have various nutritional needs depending on the requirement of the specific training regimen. Nutritional Guidelines For All Athletes Eat every two-three hours Eat protein and complex carbohydrates Stay hydrated with water Post work out nutrition with 30 minutes Never skip a meal, always keep snack items with ...…
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 ...…
Early Season Workout Design Glide Shot Put and Rotational Shot Put Technique Shot put training programs are a combination of speed, strength and technique. Coaches need to address all of the bio-motor abilities and train event specific factors to get the bets results. Coaches develop training programs with the end result in mind, getting the best ...…
Great information on avoiding running injuries From Stephen M. Pribut, D.P.M. http://www.drpribut.com/ Top Ten Ways To Avoid Running Injuries: 1) Pay attention to your body. Don’t ignore what your body is telling you. If something is hurting pay attention to it, find out why, and change what is making it hurt. Rest if necessary, but ...…
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 ...…
