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 […]
Medicine Ball Throw Circuits
Medicine ball training can serve to assist with training objectives in sports performance. Adding medicine ball exercises as part of the active dynamic routine can help improve overall athletic ability. In addition, medicine ball throws can be part of circuit training for athletes. Medicine ball work can be used in a short routine for […]
Shot Put and Discus Videos
Standing throw, glide shot put teaching progression, spin shot put teaching progression and discus throw progression. Includes drills with detailed coaching points and excellent demonstrations from elite throwers.If you do not know where to start with your young throwers or need advanced drills to get your throwers to the next level, this video series is […]
Long Jump and Triple Jump Videos
Sprints and Hurdles Videos
Shot Put Rotational and Glide Technique Comparison
The glide seems better suited for tall, largely built athletes. The glide has more consistent results and is easier to execute. On the negative side, the glide has a limited force application and speed development across the ring. For example, a good technical glider thrower may add 10% from the standing throw to the glide […]
Shot Put Rotational Technique
For beginning throwers, a wind up can cause problems with balance and consistency; therefore, a static start is recommended for novice throwers in the rotational technique. The athlete should go into a slight squat straddling in the center of the ring at the rear of the circle, with the flat feet about shoulder width apart. […]
High Hurdle Training For Track and Field
High Hurdle Training Trail leg Drill – Start with 3 hurdles in the early season and increase the number up to 5 or 6 as the season progresses. Set hurdles at 4 meters. Start 3-4 strides before the first hurdle, take 1 stride between hurdles. Lead leg Drill – Same as trail leg drill. Don’t […]