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 it Works
- The jumpers use their standard approach and stride at full speed.
- This gives them a feel for being in a competition, only this time the competition is to see who is closest to the takeoff line, rather than the length of the jump.
Coaching Tips
- The approach is very important for the long jumper, and can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this drill, stress that each jumper should take a good, consistent approach that gets them as close to the takeoff line as possible. This will result in valuable inches gained during their jump.