3-Step Jump Drill
Purpose Jumpers practice their penultimate step. Setup Use the area in front of the high jump apparatus. How it Works Jumper lines up away from the high jump
Mental Fatigue Drill
Purpose Runners develop the ability to work through mental fatigue. Setup Set up a long distance run for all of long distance runners, and then a short course for them
Through The Cones Passing Drill
Purpose Builds strength and muscle memory for the arm and the motion it makes when throwing the discus. Setup thrower should have a discus to do this drill, and enough
Over The Bar Drill
Purpose Jumpers practice their takeoff and going over the bar with a “back-over.” Setup Run the drill at the high jump apparatus. How it Works Jumper takes
Closest to Scratch Drill
Purpose Jumpers work on their takeoff. Setup Gather all of the jumpers for this drill at the long jump pit so they can compete against each other. How
Bounding Drill
Purpose Develops explosive power in the legs. Setup Run the drill over a 30m-50m section of open track. How it Works Runner uses an exaggerated running motion
High Low Pop Offs
Purpose Helps build strong in-air technique for long jumping. Setup You need a raised area, such as a stage in a gymnasium, and then a foam pit on the
Coaching Push Drill
Purpose Vaulters gain confidence in their ability to jump higher. Setup A regular pole vault setup. Plus, the coach must be on hand. How it Works This
800m Touch Contact Drill
Purpose Runners learn to keep up with the rest of the pack and keep within striking distance of the race leader. Setup This drill can be run as a