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 […]
High Jump Technique
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 of the approach and at the start of the curve. Running Do modified versions of sprint workouts (short distances) Use […]
Long Jump Landing
Preparation for a good landing position starts at take-off with the body moving forward and up, this is called displacement. The displacement occurs on the takeoff when the long jumper moves the body past the takeoff leg. In-Air Preparation During the long jump, the jumper will try to overcome the forward rotation of the body […]
Long Jump Drills
Long Jumps Drills Long Jump Approach Types Blind 5 step approach Do this off the runway. Coach uses chalk to mark the 5th step. (Only count contacts of take-off foot. Step 1, step 2, step 3…etc.) Consistent first 2 steps. Good rhythm. The athlete can not change the approach to adjust to the board. Move […]
Track and Field Plyometrics
Plyometric Training THE PURPOSE To improve speed, power, rhythm, event specific strength, and endurance: depending on the exercises, recovery period, and repetitions. THE SCIENCE Plyometrics work because the exercises improve the rate of contraction by overloading the neuromuscular system. This is achieved by pre-stretching or shortening of the muscle fibers followed by a rapid dynamic […]