Long Jump Philosophy, Skills, and Drills is designed as a resource for coaches who want to improve the skills and techniques of their long jumpers. The DVD reviews the key factors involved in successful long jumping, including the desired in-the-air mechanics of the long jumper. The DVD also features several developmental drills that coaches can employ to enhance the performance of their long jumpers.
Among the topics covered:
• The approach - stance
• Fast-off-the-board drill
• In-the-air mechanics
• PALO (postural awareness limbering option)
• Short approach jumps
• Elongation
• One-step pop-up drill
• Determining proper starting point
• Hang and hitch-style pop-up examples
