Over Cones Drill
Purpose Jumpers improve rhythm and practice penultimate step. Setup Place three cones 5 meters apart on the track. How it Works Jumper uses a three-stride rhythm between cones. Jumper runs up to the first cone
Roundoff Drill
Purpose Vaulter practices the push and turn and bar clearance aspects of the vault. Setup You need an open grassy area or a mat How it Works Vaulter takes two steps and jumps onto their
Stair Hop Drill
Purpose Increases a hurdler’s push of power. Setup A set of 10 stairs for the runner to work on. How it Works Hurdler starts at the bottom of a set of stairs. He or she
Long Run Drill
Purpose Increases endurance, improves leg strength and increases the time you can hold onto a faster pace. Setup Find a fun route to run. How it Works In this drill, the athlete runs for a
Heel Kick Drill
Purpose Runner builds rhythm in his or her stride making the energy expended in the stride efficient and effective. Setup The sprinters should have a clear track or grass area of about 50
1600M Simulator Drill
Purpose Builds strength and endurance. Setup You need an open track. How it Works Athlete runs 800m and then rests for two minutes.Athlete then runs 400m and rests for one minute.Athlete then runs 200m and
Rebound Jump Drill
Purpose Works on the transition between the second bound and the final jump. Setup You need a box that is 24 inches high and sturdy enough to handle a jumper’s leap. How it Works Starting
Bridge Drill
Purpose Jumper works on arching his or her back. Setup You need a mat for this drill. How it Works Jumper lies on the mat. He or she then arches their back, pressing the feet
Exchange Zone Relay Drill
Purpose Runners practice the seven steps that its should take them to go from acceleration zone into exchange zone. Setup Four runners line up in a row with proper spacing. First runner has