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
Long jump drills for the approach can help train the athlete not foul and how to correct errors. Using a check mark system with your long jump drills will help develop the approach run. Long Jump Drills Approach and Marks Long Jump Drills 12 Step Running Approach Long jump drills for the approach include […]
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 […]
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Long Jump and Triple Jump Videos
Download Long Jump Coaching Video Course From basic approach mechanics to landing drills and everything in between, this video series has what you need to help long jumpers and triple jumpers succeed. Coach Travis Geopfert has developed a series of drills and teaching progressions that are easy to follow for coaches and athletes. Travis is […]
Long Jump Triple Jump Coaching Boo Schexnayder
Learn how to develop the speed, technique and jumping power for your long jumpers and triple jumpers with Coach Schexnayder and Coach Lane. Solve your problems as a jumps coach. If you have trouble with inconsistent take off, fouling, poor technical execution in the landing or your athletes do not have the proper strength to execute […]
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 […]
Triple Jump Bounding Drills
Triple Jump Bounding Drills -Various combinations for triple jump training from Coach Travis Geopfert (University of Arkansas) View more jumping articles and videos here
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Free Long Jump and Triple Jump Crash Course Learn new techniques and training for the long jump and triple jump. Find out how to develop your jumps program in this incredible free 6 part email series. Email
Triple Jump Basics
Triple Jump Coaching Points Approach Use a simple start from a specific distance from the takeoff board Focus on smooth acceleration with proper mechanics Maintain good posture with little change in running mechanics before the takeoff Use a check mark system for consistent take off Generally, the triple jump approach is shorter than a […]
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. Pole Vault […]
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 check marks for the start and for the start of the curve How to Triangulate The High […]
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. Jonathan Edwards was the first person over 18 meters (pictured) The first phase of the triple jump is the hop phase Hopping Start with easy hopping and […]
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. Long Jump Take Off Basics Start by walking down the track with three step pop ups barely getting the take off leg off the ground, then advance to pop ups with a […]
Long Jump Coaching Elements
Four elements of the long jump Approach Take-off In-air technique Landing The video featuring Olympic Heptathlon Champion Jessica Ennis, shows all of the phases of the long jump technique Coaching Points The Approach Watch how she drives from the back of the runway on the first five steps and accelerates into a tall running position. […]
Long Jump Takeoff Coaching
The long jump takeoff video using the app Ubersense. The video from Coach Travis Geopfert reviews the coaching points of the long jump takeoff. Long jump technique drills for the takeoff can include short approach pop ups or repeated pop ups on the track focusing on lower the center of gravity and popping up into […]
Triple Jump Takeoff Success and Problems
Lowering the Center of Mass for the Triple Jump Takeoff Success and Problems Boo Schexnayder Reasons for Success It seems that this technique of lowering the body slightly once it has passed the takeoff foot crated the potential for greater success in several ways. 1. The lowering does permit greater horizontal displacement of the body […]
Triple Jump Takeoff
Triple Jump Takeoff Experiments and Responses Boo Schexnayder The History In my formative years of coaching, I became intrigued with the takeoff from the board in the triple jump. Drawing upon my coaching experience in this and other events, there were several factors I was convinced were important to success. Of course, I was sure […]
Long Jump Technique
Teaching Long Jump Technique Long Jump Approach Breakdown Start The approach should be a continuous build up of speed with proper mechanics. The final four strides set up the takeoff, with a solid long jump penultimate step and plant onto the board. Back of the runway When teaching long jump starts from the back […]
Long Jump Drills For The Approach
The Long Jump Drills For The Approach Long Jump Approach Preparation Preparing for the approach should take place on the track and not on the runway. After basic running technique is developed, a long jumper can learn how to move down the runway to prepare for the takeoff. The key is a consistent acceleration pattern […]
High Jump Technique
High Jump Basics Running Do modified versions of sprint workouts (short distances) Use sprint drills with high jump technique Increase intensity of workouts over time Develop good sprint mechanics and technique Approach (High Jump Foot Placement) Blind 10 step approach (on the track) Have athlete run a straight line 10 step approach with maximum controllable […]
Long Jump Landing
Long Jump Technique The Long Jump Landing Long Jump Landing – Preparation 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 take off, when the long jumper moves the body past the take off leg. In-Air Preparation During the […]
Warm Up Progression For Athletes
How to Warm Up For Sports Warm Up Organization Warm up design is important as training design. Each warm up should have a theme and purpose to help develop bio-motor abilities; event specific needs and prepare for the training session. There are many reasons why a proper warm up for athletes is needed. Building […]
Strength Training For Track and Field
Strength Training Program Design Terms and Planning Work Capacity: The ability to repeat sub-maximal efforts. In the speed and power events, medicine ball and plate circuits and Olympic lifting combination exercises address work capacity in the weight room. Event specific training exercises can also improve work capacity. Work capacity is part of the initial preparation […]
Strength Training For Speed and Power
Training Speed and Power Events Track Events: 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 110 m Hurdles, 100 m Hurdles, 400 m Hurdles Field Events: Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer Terms to Know For Speed and Power Strength – The ability of the neuromuscular system to produce force. (Sub-maximal, maximal and relative) Rate […]
Long Jump Drills
Long Jumps Drills Approach to Take Off By Travis Geopfert, University of Arkansas Long Jump Approach Types Blind 5 step approach- Do this off of runway. Coach uses chalk to mark 5th step. (Only count contacts of take-off foot. Step 1, step 2, step 3…etc.) Consistent first 2 steps. Good rhythm. Athlete can not change […]
Track and Field Plyometrics
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 post-stretch contraction. […]