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 …
Category: Field Events
Med Ball Drills for Shot Put
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 …
Discus Drill: Stand Throw with Double Pivot
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 …
High Jump Takeoff Drills
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 …
Discus Fundamentals and Training
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 …
Medicine Ball Drills for Throwing Events
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 …
Plyometrics for Horizontal Jumps
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 …
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 …