Teaching Progression For Jumping Events (part 2 of 4) 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 ...…
Teaching Progression For Jumping Events (part 1 of 4) 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 ...…
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 ...…
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. ...…
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 ...…
Video from the 2012 London Olympic Games of the women’s triple jump competition.…
Lowering the Center of Mass for the Triple Jump Takeoff Success and Problems Boo Schexnayder Reasons for Success It seems that this technique of lowering the body slightly once it has passed the takeoff foot crated the potential for greater success in several ways. 1. The lowering does permit greater horizontal displacement of the body ...…
Triple Jump Takeoff Experiments and Responses Boo Schexnayder The History In my formative years of coaching, I became intrigued with the takeoff from the board in the triple jump. Drawing upon my coaching experience in this and other events, there were several factors I was convinced were important to success. Of course, I was sure ...…
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…
Teaching Long Jump Technique Long Jump Approach Breakdown Start The approach should be a continuous build up of speed with proper mechanics. The final four strides set up the takeoff, with a solid long jump penultimate step and plant onto the board. Back of the runway When teaching long jump starts from the back ...…
The Long Jump Drills For The Approach Long Jump Approach Preparation Preparing for the approach should take place on the track and not on the runway. After basic running technique is developed, a long jumper can learn how to move down the runway to prepare for the takeoff. The key is a consistent acceleration pattern ...…
High Jump Basics Running Do modified versions of sprint workouts (short distances) Use sprint drills with high jump technique Increase intensity of workouts over time Develop good sprint mechanics and technique Approach (High Jump Foot Placement) Blind 10 step approach (on the track) Have athlete run a straight line 10 step approach with maximum controllable ...…
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 ...…
Strength Training Program Design Terms and Planning Work Capacity: The ability to repeat sub-maximal efforts. In the speed and power events, medicine ball and plate circuits and Olympic lifting combination exercises address work capacity in the weight room. Event specific training exercises can also improve work capacity. Work capacity is part of the initial preparation ...…
Weight Training For Speed and Power Speed and Power Events Track Events: 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 110 m Hurdles, 100 m Hurdles, 400 m Hurdles Field Events: Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer Terms to Know For Speed and Power Strength – The ability of the neuromuscular system to produce force. ...…
Long Jumps Drills Approach to Take Off By Travis Geopfert, University of Arkansas Long Jump Approach Types Blind 5 step approach- Do this off of runway. Coach uses chalk to mark 5th step. (Only count contacts of take-off foot. Step 1, step 2, step 3…etc.) Consistent first 2 steps. Good rhythm. Athlete can not change ...…
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 ...…
