10 Hurdle Training Tips Coaching Hurdles Tip #1 Do not jump hurdles (skim the hurdles) Coaching Hurdle Tip #2 Develop quick trail leg (sweep and rotate the leg) Coaching Hurdles Tip #3 Teach takeoff close to hurdle (low trajectory) Coaching Hurdles Tip #4 Lead with the at takeoff (drive up then extend) Coaching Hurdles Tip […]
Speed Training Dynamic Warm Up
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Acceleration Sprint Training
Acceleration Sprint Training Acceleration training is designed to get the explosive starts needed in sprinting and other activities. Sprint training programs include drills and exercises specifically designed to improve speed and explosive power to maximize athletic performance. Yes, sprinters will benefit from this acceleration program but so will all types of athletes that need speed […]
Explosive Bounding Exercises
Learn more about our membership program – only$59.99 for six months Explosive bounding exercises are a great way to add power and speed into an athletes program. Try using explosive exercises in the warm up, here is how to add speed and power into your routine. The Purpose of Warming Up Warm up drills designed to […]
Warm Up Routines For Athletes
Active Stretching Exercises For Athletes Sample exercises for proper warm up for athletes participating in explosive activities. These exercises can also be used in a speed development program: here is a sample of an off season speed plan Warm up activities demonstrated in the video: Active hamstring stretch Walking straight leg kick up Walking quad […]
Usain’s Start….Not a Lightning Bolt
Usain Bolt finished 3rd at the 2017 IAAF World Championships recently in London, England, which was his first defeat at a major championship final in several years. However, from start to finish Bolt covered the 100-meter distance faster than any of his competitors; so, Bolt was the fastest runner in the race but he did […]
Video Acceleration Drills for Speed
Sprint Training Acceleration Drills Dynamic Drills For Warm Up Acceleration march Acceleration skip Acceleration run Acceleration run build up Acceleration run sprint Acceleration build up Acceleration bounding Acceleration Drills and Training Sample Dynamic warm up variations 6 drills x20-30 meters each Sample Acceleration Training 1: Block starts at 90%+ 2×10 meters 2×20 meters 4×30 meters 3 […]
Hurdle Training Block Start Video
Sprint Acceleration Training Video
Usain Bolt’s coach Glen Mills believes in sprint training drills, “Athletes tend to reverse to their old habits when put under pressure or when running at maximum velocity. Like helping an actor learning a part, coaches have to continuously react and replay and redo the drills, getting the athlete to run over and over in […]
Hurdle Technique and Training Progression
Hurdle Training Progressions Beginner Hurdle Step Patterns3 Step Hurdling8.00m or less between hurdles1.90m – 2.00m at takeoff before the hurdle.80m – .90m at touchdown after the hurdle1.90m average stride between hurdles (less stride length than sprinting)Set the hurdle distances to accomplish 3 step patternHurdle Height RecommedationsStart low and build up6 – 18″ for beginners 24 […]
Track and Field Warm Up Phases
Warm Up Phases Designing the start of a practice session for athletes includes warm up drills to prepare for the activities of the training session. The warm up is broken up into three phases. Phase One- Low Intensity Exercises and Flexibility (4-6 minutes) The start of the warm up is active with low intensity activities, […]
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Sprints and Hurdles Videos
DOWNLOAD NOW! This program has everything a sprint coach needs. Learn over 100 exercises for speed development with logical teaching progressions. Coach Joey Woody will detail his speed development program for his sprinters and hurdlers. The series includes dynamic warm up exercises, acceleration mechanics and maximum velocity training. Joey Woody has been named USTFCCCA Midwest […]
Sprinting Workouts Starting Blocks For Track and Field Video
Starting Blocks For Sprinters Whether you watch the greatest sprinters of all-time like Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis, or high school sprinters: the start is a key factor for a great race and it all begins out of the blocks. Starting blocks are used in the sprinting workouts and in races up to 400 meters […]
High Hurdle Training For Track and Field
John Raffensperger Iowa City School, Iowa City, Iowa 10 STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 56 Individual/Relay Champions High Hurdle Training Trail leg Drill – Start with 3 hurdles in early season and increase the number up to 5 or 6 as season progresses. Set hurdles at 4 meters. Start 3-4 strides before first hurdle, take 1 stride […]
High School Track and Field Sprint Relay Training
Sprint Training High School Relays John Raffensperger Iowa City School, Iowa City, Iowa 10 STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 56 Individual/Relay Champions GENERAL PHILOSOPHY Our philosophy is that we can beat most teams in the 4 x 100 by utilizing superior exchanges that have been honed to a fine edge. This includes opponents with superior foot speed. […]
10 Hurdle Tips for Coaches
10 Coaching Tips For High Hurdle Training Develop a proper start without hurdles Improve technique over low hurdles or other soft barriers Start with the first hurdle closer than normal on block starts Use one step drills for recovery speed of the trail leg Practice both legs leading/trailing Develop race rhythm with the hurdles closer […]
Sprint Training For Max Velocity
Maximal velocity is the top-end speed the body can attain. After the acceleration phase or drive phase (the first part of the sprint race), the sprinter transitions to the max velocity phase of the race. 3 Key Point For Max Velocity Sprinting Neutral pelvic alignment (run tall) High heel recovery (bring the foot as high […]
How Usain Bolt Became Super Fast
Usain Bolt Training How To Became Super Fast Coach Glen Mills from Jamaica has helped not only Usain Bolt become the greatest sprinter ever, but has helped Jamaica gain the identity of the sprint capital of the world. Usain Bolt’s training plan included strength development, sprint technique and proper programming. When Usain Bolt started working […]
Off Season Speed Training
Off Season Speed Training Six Weeks To Speed The off-season is a perfect time to develop speed in athletes. Athletes can deemphasize event specific skills and focus on speed training that will benefit all sports that require speed and quickness. You want Usain Bolt training methods? Well, here are some great workouts to develop speed […]
Stationary Hurdle Drills
Stationary Hurdle Drills with Coach Joey Woody Coach Joey Woody coaches the sprints and hurdles at the University of Iowa. Named USTFCCA (United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association) Coach of the Year and is one of the lead instructors for the USTFCCA coaching education program. Coach Woody has several hurdle drills plus […]
Hurdle Speed Workouts
Hurdle Speed Workouts Drills and Training Hurdle speed workouts- technique Wall drill (lead leg) Stand 4-5 ft. from wall with short box between athlete and wall. Drive lead leg forward and lean so you end up with the foot against the wall. The box will not allow hurdler to straight leg his approach. Forces hurdler […]
Speed Workouts For Track and Field
Speed Workouts For Track and Field Using Race Pace Simulation To Develop Speed Speed workouts for track and field will include several factors for the coach and athlete. Everyone is looking for the magic workout or the one key to success in the top programs. Instead of outlining an entire program, Digital Track and Field […]
Track and Field Relay Training
High School Track and Field 4x100m Relay Training GENERAL PHILOSOPHY Our philosophy is that we can beat most teams in the 4 x 100 by utilizing superior exchanges that have been honed to a fine edge. This includes opponents with superior foot speed. In the 4 x 200 the exchanges will also make a difference […]
Track Workouts For Speed
Speed Training For Track and Field Principles of Track Workouts For Speed Speed Development All runners need speed Great sprinters have 100-400 meter range Sprint fast in training to sprint fast in competition Training Elements Train to race and compete Train race tempo Train strength and power Train athlete abilities Train race specific speed Training […]
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 […]
Usain Bolt and Speed Training
Usain Bolt and Speed Training Usain Bolt is seen as the fastest and greatest sprinter in Olympic history. How fast is Bolt compared to some of the best sprinters since the first Olympic Games in 1896? Olympic 100 meter Overview 1896, Thomas Burke won the Olympic Gold with 12.0, he would be almost 20 meters […]
Warm Up Exercises
Warm Up Drills For Athletes Why Warm Up Athletes need to warm up for specific activities in the training session. Warm up drills are designed to prepare the body for the training session and improve the athlete’s ability to perform at a high level. Proper warm up exercises will help develop the five bio-motor abilities as […]
Speed Training Tips
Speed Training Tips Boo Schexnayder (Team USA Olympic Coach) Most coaches would probably classify speed as the most critical of all athletic abilities. Yet in spite of this importance, in many programs speed abilities go largely undeveloped. This is often because of the faulty assumption that speed cannot be improved, or simply because so many […]
Hurdle Training 300-400 meter Hurdles
Hurdle Training 300m/400m Hurdle Training CONDITION Hurdle drills- can set them up to alternate lead legs. 12 hurdles 11-12 meters with 4-5 steps between FIRST CORNER- A big key to the race is being relaxed in the 1st turn so spend a lot of time working over the first three hurdles. 1-8 AT RACE PACE – Should […]
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 […]
How to Use Starting Blocks
Whether you watch the greatest sprinters of all-time like Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis, or high school sprinters: the start is a key factor for a great race and it all begins out of the blocks. Starting blocks are used in the sprinting events up to 400 meters and both hurdle races in track and […]
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. […]