This post was provided by Complete Track and Field In this remedial crossover exercises series, Coach Boo Schexnayder has outlined several exercises that can be used to teach the shuffle, in addition to a series of movements that are essential Read More …
Here is a drill to teach movement out of the back of the ring for both the rotational shot and discus. In the clip below Seth Roberson, Grand View University Associate Head Coach, demonstrates his Kick the Cone Sweep Drill that Read More …
Here are 7 great exercises High Jump Exercises with 5-Time Olympian Amy Acuff that you can use with your athletes. In the video below Amy demonstrates at 9 different types of exercises designed to increase the strength, flexibility and mobility Read More …
If you are new to teaching pole vault here is video to help you get started teaching beginners. In the video below Coach Scott Strohmeyer ( at the time of the video was the pole vault coach at Woodland High Read More …
Here is a sequence of drills to help build the proper muscle memory for the Strike and Block. In the video clip below Jim Garnham, University of Buffalo Assistant Coach/Throws; Coach of 2015 NCAA National Champion Jon Jones (shot put). Read More …
One of the biggest gaps limiting the triple jump athlete is an inability to push off the board. This requires proper hip displacement to achieve greater horizontal distance. In the video below Jeremy Fischer, head coach at the USATF High Read More …
Here are three drills designed to help teach the proper work patterns for the long jump and triple jump. In the first video belowm Jim VanHootegem, former Texas A&M Assistant Coach and Current Oklahoma Head Coach for Track and Field, Read More …
While strength is important in the discus, in order to produce champion throwers you must be able to teach proper technique. That process begins with the grip and stand throws. In the video below Carrie Lane, former throws coach at Read More …
There is a simple principle in the high jump – whenever the athlete starts wrong, they will ultimately finish wrong. The high jump starts with the approach. The approach is unique to each individual athlete, with a variety of factors to Read More …
Training an athlete to throw the discus properly requires technical knowledge and teaching skill. Here are some training ideas to help you get started training your athletes to throw the discus. In the video clip below Kaitlyn Ciarelli, Associate Head Read More …