Category: Field Events

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 …

How can you build a consistent approach in the long jump? Here is a simple drill to help train your long jumpers to build rhythm in their approach and to run through the board with near maximum velocity. In the Read More …

Medicine ball drills can be a great way to train for the shot put. Med ball drills not only strengthen the upper body but also reinforce movement patterns specific the the shot. In the video clip below nationally recognized throwing Read More …

This is a great drill to add to your teaching progression when working with young discus throwers. The drill is called Stand Throw with a Double Pivot. In the video below John Dagata,USA Olympic Training Center Resident Throws Coach (Chula Read More …

The takeoff is just one critical component of the high jump that must be practiced. Takeoff  progressions drills can help develop coordination, elastic strength, posture, and ground force production as well as plyometric development for the moment of takeoff.  In Read More …

This discus is a highly technical event. Do you need help training your discus throwers? In this post get detailed coaching points for the middle and front of the ring. You will also get a daily practice routine. In the Read More …

Learn proper body mechanics need to successful in the throwing events. In the video below, Boo Schexnayder demonstrates two exercises designed to teach upper and lower body mechanics in the throwing events. In addition, the med ball drills will teach Read More …