Why Throws Pro is Redefining Track and Field Equipment In throwing events, the smallest details can decide the biggest outcomes. The right discus grip, the right rim weight, the right hammer wire length—it all adds up. That’s where Throws Pro has emerged as more than just a retailer. It’s become the go-to hub for athletes […]
High School Track and Field Sprint Relay Training
Sprint Training High School Relays GENERAL PHILOSOPHYOur philosophy is that we can beat most teams in the 4x100m by utilizing superior exchanges that have been honed to a fine edge. This includes opponents with superior foot speed. In the 4x200m the exchanges will also make a difference against teams of equal or slightly superior speed. […]
Cross Country Training for High School
Training High School Cross Country Runners What happens when the cross country regular season begins varies tremendously among the top programs. Some have succeeded with high mileage programs (this term includes distances from 50 miles per week to well over 100). Others emphasize fast runs, and still others base their workouts on a very small […]
Acceleration Sprint Training Line Drills
Sprint training programs include drills and exercises specifically designed to improve speed and explosive power to maximize athletic performance. Yes, sprinters will benefit from this acceleration program but so will all types of athletes that need speed and explosion during a competition. Acceleration Sprint Training – Line Drills Acceleration training is designed to get the […]
Coaching Long Jump Landing Technique
Long Jump Landing Technique After the peak of the jump, the arms sweep forward and down to the hips. The feet are extended out until the jumper hits the sand. The knees and hips absorb the impact of the landing as the body continues to move forward. Then the legs straighten in front of the […]
Discus Throw Basics
Discus Throw Training Tips Shop for Discus Throw Equipment Non-throwing drills for the discus Need help with developing discus throwing technique? Go here Winding The thrower practices the winding motion. The athlete needs to learn how to properly set up the start of the throw. This drill is works on the whole winding motion, not […]
Why Tempo Training For Runners
Tempo Training For Runners What is Tempo Training? Tempo training is also known as lactate threshold and anaerobic threshold training. Threshold pace is the effort level just below which the body’s ability to clear lactate, a by-product of carbohydrate metabolism, can no longer keep up with lactate production. Toby Tanser, the author of Train Hard, […]
Glide Shot Put Technique Chart
Shot Put Coaching The purpose of the glide is to enable the thrower to get in an optimal power position to deliver the implement with more velocity directed into the shot than from a standing put. Gains of 10% to 20% from the standing throw are expected which could be the difference between first place […]