Track and Field Jumping Progressions Pole Vault 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. If you are just […]
Track and Field Jumping Progressions High Jump
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 checkmarks for the start and for the start of the curve How to Triangulate The High Jump Approach The […]
Track and Field Jumping Progression Triple 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. The first phase of the triple jump is the hop phase Hopping Start with easy hopping and progress to more aggressive hopping for distance Sample Drills for the […]
Track and Field Jumping Progression Long Jump
Teaching Progression For Jumping Events Teaching fundamental movements to prepare young athletes is the first step to long-term success for the jumping events. Start by walking down the track with three step pop ups barely getting the takeoff leg off the ground, then advance to pop ups with a big lead knee drive, aggressively driving […]
Decathlon Training Ideas
The decathlon is a two day competition consisting of 10 total events, five different events are performed each day. The first day consist of the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400 meters. The second day starts with the 110 meter hurdles, followed by the discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and […]
Glide Shot Put Coaching Tips and Corrections
Gains of 10% to 20% from the standing throw are expected with an effective technical glide. Not executing the glide shot put technique properly can inhibit performance; some common technical errors in the glide shot put that when corrected, will increase performance. It is crucial as coaches to identify the technical mistake and fix the […]
How To RUN 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 with Coach Mills, he had poor mechanics. Usain […]
Glide Shot Put Technique Corrections
Not executing the glide shot put technique properly can inhibit performance; some common technical errors in the glide shot put that when corrected, will increase performance. It is crucial as coaches to identify the technical mistake and fix the problem quickly before the habit becomes ingrained into the technique. Errors and Corrections Part 2 Power […]