Author: David Courtney
Cork City Sports
Ennis Track group of supporters, athletes and coaches supporting Laura Power, Kevin Mulcaire and Sean Collins at the Cork City International Sports. Great weather, great company watching medallists from London Olympics 2012. Maybe some of this group can do it in the future ?!!
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How to Triple Jump Very technical video analysis here but focus on the main points first: Accurate run-up and ‘hitting’ of board is absolutely the first task before building technique Vertical body position through all phases LOW over the ground, not high in each phase (compared to long jump) Speed
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Phases of the Long Jump Accurate run-up and ‘hitting’ of board is absolutely the first task before building technique
Read MoreJavelin Technique 2
Javelin Technique
Jan Zelezny The Ultimate Jan Zelezny Video
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Discus Technique
Hurdles Technique
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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