Track and Field Event Training
Monday
Long & Triple Jump Academy: 7:15 – 8:15
Wednesday
Hurdle Academy: 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Long & Triple Jump Academy:
Athletes will engage in non-stop Jump instruction. The training sessions will focused on:
1. The Approach- We will teach the athlete how to get their body in the proper take off position
2. Take Off- The Jumps are all about the proper angle of take off. The proper angle of take off is base on an athletes speed, strength and center of mass.
3. Phases- The Triple Jump Phases are dependent on an athletes Strenth – Speed – Balance – Posture and Technique.
4. The Finish- to many coaches teach their athletes to kick their legs in order to complete the Jumps. Wrong, Finishing a Jump is the end result of doing everything correct at take off and perparing the body for landing.
5. Long & Triple Jump Rules- To many athletes don’t understand the rules of the LJ & TJ. If you want to compete in an event you should know the rules!
**Athlete please bring you jump equipment to all training sessions.
Hurdle Academy
The Sports Extra Hurdle Classes are not about jumping hurdle after hurdle. If you are looking for a place to learn and develope you hurdle skills the Sports Extra Hurdle Classes are for you!
Athletes will engage in non-stop Hurdle instruction. The training sessions will focused on:
1. The Start- We will teach athletes how to get their body in the proper acceleration position to attack the first 3 to 4 hurdles.
2. Take Off- is all about the proper angle of take off. The proper angle of take off is base on an athletes speed and strength.
3. Hurdle Clearance- Good hurdle clearance is a result of have a good Approach and the correct Take Off angle.
4. Hurdle Rhythm- to many coaches teach their athletes to run between the hurdles in order to 3 step. Wrong, 3 stepping is the end result of speed and rhythm.
5. What Are Your Weaknesses?- To many athletes don’t understand their strength and weaknesses when it come to Hurdling . If you want to compete in an event you should know what you do well and what you need to fix!
**Athlete please bring you jump equipment to all training sessions.
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