Track and Field Toolbox

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Long Jump Drills : Plyometrics

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Plyometric exercises are some of the very best drills that you can do to help your long jumpers increase their distance.

When combined with a strength training program, hip mobility exercises and training in the proper technique, plyometric metric exercises can help increase a players strength and jumping power.

In the clip below Heidi Yost, assistant coach at Wichita State University, shows you a progression of six different plyometric exercises that she use to train her long jumpers.

For more information about a complete training program for long jumpers and how to purchase the DVD click the link Becoming a Champion: Long Jump for Girls’ Track & Field

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(some schools block access to the YouTube)

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Circle Pops : High Jump Drill

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When high jumping athletes are asked to jump in a way the is different than other types of jumps. The athlete must jump while leaning in a running in a circular path. Below are two clips that help high jumpers lean in while they are jumping. Both clips feature Travis Geopfert, University of Arkansas Assistant Coach. In the first clip he teaches jumpers how to run in a circle with proper technique, feeling the bend at the ankle. In the second clip he demonstrates a drill he calls “Circle Pops” designed to teach the athlete to jump while leaning in.

For more information about the DVD that these clips came from click the link Arkansas Track and Field Presents Common Errors and Corrections High Jump

The YouTube videos have sound, so please make sure that your sound is turned on and that you have access to YouTube.


Shot Put: Power Position

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In order to throw the shot put further than ever, the thrower must have great strength, and balance using the correct technique, including the power position. In the video clip below University of Buffalo assistant coach Jim Garnham, shows you how to get more out of the Power Position.

Coach Garnham shows you three phases of the power position and discusses some common mistakes that throwers make. For more information on purchasing the DVD that this drill came from click the link Teaching and Coaching Glide and Rotational Shot Put

The YouTube video has sound, so please make sure that your sound is turned on and that you have access to the site. (some schools bock access to YouTube)


Pole Vault Progression Drills

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The pole vault is a highly skilled event. Detailed instruction on the fundamentals is necessary for safety and success. In the videos below Tom Hays, University of Kansas head coach and vertical jumps coach and 2011 National Collegiate Pole Vault Coach of the Year, shows you drills that are part of his teaching progression. In the first clip, you’ll see two drills that will help teach pole vaulters to maneuver the pole and rotate/stretch their arm as they walk past it. The drills also help them find their grip height and feel what pole speed is. In the second clip, he continues the progression adding speed to the exercise eventually pole vaulting in the sand. Coach does a good job demonstrates key mechanics and common mistakes providing helpful coaching points.

To learn for from Coach Hays click the link Progressions for Teaching and Coaching the Pole Vault

This YouTube video has sound, so please make sure that your sound is turned on and that you have access to the site (Many schools block access to YouTube)


Pole Vault: Using a Pool to Perfect Form

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If you are looking for a great and safe way to help your pole vaulter learn the proper technique of how to get away from the pole and over the bar, check out the video below. Beginning with a series of pool drills to develop effective form, Minnesota assistant coach Carolina White, also a 2x All American vaulter teaches you how to clear the bar and fly-away. You will see essential body positioning in each stage of the take-off and flight with clear, step-by-step instructions.

This clip is from a DVD that contains many other teaching points and drills. For more information about the DVD that these drills came from click the link Becoming a Champion: Pole Vault for Girls’ Track & Field

The YouTube video has sound, so please make sure that your sound is turned on and that you have access to the site ( some schools block access to YouTube)