Wrist Flips Drill
Purpose Works on getting a good trajectory and on release point and extension. Setup You need a shot put and an open area to throw it. How it Works The thrower stands at the front
Line Spacing Relay Drill
Purpose Runners practice passing the baton. Setup Four runners line up, with arms extended to maintain proper spacing. They line up along a surface with a line down the middle – like a
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
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
Pole Sprint Drill
Purpose Vaulter learns how to carry the pole in a comfortable position. Setup Use a regular pole vault setup. How it Works Run the vaulter through several sprint training drills, such as bounding, high knees,
Ghost Hurdle Drill
Purpose Hurdlers work on race fundamentals, such as acceleration throughout the run, good stride rhythm and jumping form. Setup Set up hurdles as you would for a typical race; however, only set up
Walk/Run 400M Drill
Builds aerobic capacity and improves speed and endurance Setup You need an open track. How it Works Runner runs 12 400m intervals with a one minute recovery between each.The one minute recovery is spent
Lunge Takeoff Drill
Purpose Emphasizes the lunge position that is necessary after takeoff. Setup Use the regular long jump pit and approach. How it Works Jumper takes their normal approach and drives off the board.He or she immediately
Wall Drill
Purpose Improves the runner’s drive phase. Setup Runner stands approximately 1 meter from a wall. How it Works Runner places both hands against the wall with full arm extension.Runner’s trunk should be at 45 degree