Track and Field Drills & Practice Plans

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

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Scissor Drill

Purpose Jumpers practice their takeoff. Setup Run the drill at the high jump apparatus. How it Works Jumper takes four to six steps, takes off and scissors over the high jump bar, which is set

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Springboard Jumps Drill

Purpose Builds confidence and helps the high jumper learn the timing required of higher jumps. Setup Place a springboard or a ramp at the point of a jumper’s normal takeoff. How it Works The jumper

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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

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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

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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

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Standing High Jump Drill

Purpose Stresses a good layout position from the high jumper. Setup You need a stable box that is able to withstand the pressure of a jump.The box should be placed about 2 feet

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Knee The Ball Drill

Purpose Works on all the elements of the high jump, including the lift, body control and more. Setup Set up the normal high jump apparatus. You also need to set up the pole

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