Speed and power are the key elements behind a successful horizontal jumper. Plyometric exercises, when done properly can help produce more power and speed resulting in more successful jumps. In the video clip below Nick Kohl, Wartburg College Assistant Coach,USA Track Read More …
Category: Field Events
Multi Throw Shot Drills
Its the off-season for track and field. For many this is a good time to be looking for new tools to add to your coaching toolbox. If you are looking for some conditioning drills to do with your throwers you Read More …
Training Program for Throwers
This article was provided by Training and Conditioning By John Baumann John Baumann, CSCS, is in his ninth year as an Assistant Track & Field Coach at Oklahoma State University, working primarily with men’s and women’s throwers. He has also Read More …
Horizontal Jump Drills: Pluto Series
In the video clip below you will see a conservative vertical bounding series that will help your athletes increase their elastic strength for greater distance in the horizontal jumps. The series of drills, called the Pluto Series is presented Read More …
High Jump Drills
The high jump is a very technical event. Being an explosive leaper is certainly an advantage, but in this event technique is what makes the difference for champion jumpers. Teaching the high jump can be broken down into four distinct Read More …
Partner Drill: Shot Put
Technique is very important for success in the shot put. Getting the athletes into proper positions and helping them correct their errors is the role of the throws coach. One common error in the glide technique is that often times Read More …
Pole Vault Drills – Running Form
There are several components to teaching the Pole Vault. In the video clips below Jeff Martin, Indiana State University Assistant Track & Field Coach, demonstrates three different drills to help teach the proper running form and approach for your pole Read More …
High Jump Drills: Top of the Bar
There are many components to teaching the high jump. Coaches must teach athletes the proper approach, how to run the curve, how to plant and takeoff and finally the proper mechanics at the top of the bar. In the clip Read More …
Grip and Neck Position for the Shot Put
Teaching the shot put can be difficult. Grip, position on the neck and proper release are all important. You have to teach the block, the arm strike and how to get into the power position. In addition, you will have Read More …
Triple Jump Progression Drills
The triple jump is a very technical event. Speed and power are essential components, but to be a championship jumper athletes must have the proper technique. In the video clip below Ken Brauman, Seminole (FL) High School Track & Field Read More …