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. […]
Shot Put Rotational Technique
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 […]
10 Hurdle Tips for Coaches
For the 110m/100m hurdles, the hurdler needs to focus on fast rhythm between hurdles and attacking each hurdle during the race. In the 300m/400m hurdles, the rhythm of the race can change based on the stride pattern between hurdles. The hurdler should a race strategy that includes pacing and different stride patterns during the segments […]
Track and Field Jumping Progression Pole Vault
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 […]