Multi-event: Notes on Technique

Long Jump Vertical on the board on take-off. Eyes up, head up, drive up, jump long. [spacer style=”1″] Triple jump Same as long jump but keep the good vertical posture through all phases. This is the step / 2nd phase. In the air, think ‘ Wait for the ground’ then reach for the ground and step/bound/drive off it as if its hot.[spacer] Javelin 1 Crossover stride. Body is almost fully facing sideways while the thrower looks where she will throw. Lots of power waiting to strike. Who said female throwers aren’t pretty ??!![spacer] Javelin 2/3 The block on the left…

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Ennis Track Team Take Silver at National Relays

Great success today for the the Ennis Track U15 Boys in the 4X100m relay, taking silver in a close-run final at the National Juvenile Relays in Tullamore. The team was Gabriel Kehinde, Shawn Benson, Farouk Sabayo and Tony Odubote. Well done to the lads – great individual running and great teamwork! Results Leevale: 48.14 Ennis Track: 48.74 Waterford: 48.98

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