Biomechanics: Shot Put, Discus Throw and Other Throws The shot put, discus throw and other throwing events in track and field have several biomechanical applications that will have an influence on technique and throwing distance. Release velocity, release angle and release height are the three major biomechanical factors related to throwing distance according to Introduction to […]
Competition Readiness
Preparation You can only control certain factors in your competition and life; control the controllable. Rarely does everything go smoothly in a competition. There are always some bumps along the competitive road, but successful athletes know how to traverse this road. Competition is an opportunity to succeed, not an opportunity to fail; it is an […]
Youth Long Jump – How to Coach
Teaching the Long Jump and Triple Jump Long Jump Training for Youth Safety Considerations The long jump pit must be clean and level. The running surface must be firm and even. The takeoff area must be able to withstand the full force of an athlete’s foot strike. Wear proper shoes with support to withstand the impact […]
Anaerobic Track and Field Training For Runners
Training Runners and Intensity Anaerobic training is a key component to track and field training for the field events and sprinters but can also help distance runners especially during surges and the kick at the end of the race. Specific training can change how the body uses energy and delay muscle discomfort while improving the […]
Ulf Timmermann Shot Put Training
Timmermann on Shot Put as told to Dave Caster by Ulf Timmermann Introduction: Timmermann on DDR Weight Training, Month by Month: Athlete Example in Squat Training Outline: Franka Dietzsch Athlete Example in Bench Press / Jerk / Snatch Training Outline: Ulf Timmermann September-Month 1: Build-Up (Basic) Bench: Dumbbell presses, 4 days per week. Day 1: […]
Muscle Fibers, Genetics, and Training for Track and Field
Can training change muscle fibers? All individuals have different capacities to perform aerobic or anaerobic activity, partly based on muscle fiber composition. Not everyone is born with 50% slow-twitch fibers and 50% fast-twitch fibers. There is a wide variation of slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers types within each individual; some muscles have slow-twitch fibers, and […]
