Warm Up Phases Designing the start of a practice session for athletes includes warm up drills to prepare for the activities of the training session. The warm up is broken up into three phases. Phase One- Low Intensity Exercises and Flexibility (4-6 minutes) The start of the warm up is active with low intensity activities, […]
Long Jump Drills and Tips
Long Jump Drills and Tips Coach Travis Geopfert (University of Arkansas) Pop Ups and Penultimate Drills Continuous pop-ups Most specific plyometric drill for long jumping. Easy jog into the penultimate set-up Many repetitions are very important. Penultimate set up off of ramp or box Forces athlete to put take-off foot down quickly. Penultimate set- up […]
Glide Shot Put Standing Throw
Standing Throw The shot-putter sets up the upper body similar to the crunch drill with the left arm down. The left leg is lifted up 4-8 inches off the ground to simulate the right to left action in the throw. The delivery phase is the same as the full throw. The width of the base […]
Discus Throw Training Practice Plan
The thrower needs to develop technique with a practice focusing on execution, not distance. Early season practices need to include teaching progressions of the shot put and discus throw with drills, partial throws, and slower full throws to establish technique. Throwing Practice Progressions Author: Scott Cappos Discus Throw Session 1 Teaching Progression x10 each drill […]
Glide Shot Put Training Practice Plan
Throwing Practice Progressions: Workouts for the shot put and discus throw combine speed, strength, and technique as well as activities that improve overall athletic abilities and maximize performance. Coaches need to organize workouts based on the demands of the shot put and discus throw and the athlete’s individual needs. Glide Shot Put *Unless noted the […]
Shot Put and Discus Warm Up Routines
Warm Up and Training Design Shot Put and Discus Throw Shot put and discus training programs combine speed, strength and technique, warmup routines should reflect these elements also. Coaches develop training programs with the end result in mind, getting the best throws at major championship events. The throwing coach can organize practice several ways, however, the […]
Track and Field Weight Lifting and Clean Progressions
Ideas for Track and Field Weight Lifting Proper technique in weight training and conditioning is critical and the coach or other professionally trained supervisor must watch over all activities performed by the athletes. Progress slowly and teach proper technique in all training activities. Consistency with strength training activities and understand the long-term benefits for athletic performance. […]
Olympic Lifting Exercises For Track and Field
Olympic Lifting Exercises for Track and Field Athletes A few of the first exercises for teaching the clean for weightlifting. Starting at mid-thigh and slowly working down to below the knees working on snapping the elbows on the catch and squatting down are good cues. Track and field athletes that use the weight lifting activities […]