12 Step Approach and Takeoff Discussion Long Jump Coaching Tips Use only maximum controllable speed. Train the full approach with check marks. Ingraining good mechanics in the penultimate set-up is very important. Maintain horizontal velocity. Do not slow down at take-off. Practice jumps are used for technique, not for distance. Good technique will eventually create […]
Long Jump Drills Approach Video
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Coaching Long Jump Landing Technique
Long Jump Landing Technique After the peak of the jump, the arms sweep forward and down to the hips. The feet are extended out until the jumper hits the sand. The knees and hips absorb the impact of the landing as the body continues to move forward. Then the legs straighten in front of the […]
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 […]
Long Jump and Triple Jump Videos
Long Jump Coaching Tips Use only maximum controllable speed. Train the full approach with check marks. Ingraining good mechanics in the penultimate set-up is very important. Maintain horizontal velocity. Do not slow down at take-off. Practice jumps are used for technique, not for distance. Good technique will eventually create good distance. Practice jumps off of […]
High Jump Mechanics Video
Learn about the high jump with precise technical execution and the physics of the event. The video reviews high jump foot placement and how to use proper physics in the high jump. Learn high jump drive mechanics and high jump approach biomechanics with world class high jumper Stefan Holm. Just watch how high over his […]
