Rules of the Hammer Throw
The hammer must pass a rigorous inspection to be certified for competition. It is the only implement in track and field that has movable parts, and therefore must be strictly regulated. The following is an excerpt of some of the primary rules governing the hammer throw.
Competitive Opportunities in the Hammer ThrowTraditionally, the hammer has always been an older man’s event. It was thrown at college and international track meets. From 1900-1940, it was occasionally thrown at the high school level.
High School Track & Field – Yes, There is Phenom Jordan Hasay, Here Are the Best Preps of the RestJordan Hasty wasn’t the only high scholar at the U. S. Olympic Trials last year. Laura Roesler of Fargo South High School in Fargo (ND) was there as well. Roesler (pronounced “Race-leer”), a sophomore, clocked 2:03.08 in an 800-meter semifinal heat. Find out about Roesler and other outstanding prep athletes returning to action this spring.
Crafting the Perfect High Jump ApproachThe approach is made up of two parts, the straight away and the curve. The straight away is for accelerating, the curve is to create the lean. Learn how to tie the two together.
Two Vital Spring High Jump TipsIf you are anything like me, you can’t wait to get back on the track for indoor season. Indoor is a great time to get warmed up for the outdoor meets and gives you a chance to shake off the winter cobwebs, but don’t make these age-old mistakes!
The Biggest, Most Common High Jump Mistake AroundIf you will indulge me, I think I can illustrate the most common high jump mistake with something as simple as a forward slash, backward slash, and a vertical line. This mistake costs the average jumper 4″ – 8″ of height…if not more.
In-Air High Jump Mistakes and SolutionsThe first stage, which is where your head, shoulders and back begin to pass over the bar, is fairly straightforward. If you knock the bar off with your shoulders, the solution (jump further away from the bar or stop jumping towards/into the bar so much) is usually pretty obvious.
The Ultimate High Jump Warmup TipWarm legs can increase your jump 2-4″ or even more. Next time you play basketball, try to touch the rim before you start playing and see how high you get. After 15 minutes of playing, try again. You’ll be shocked at the difference.
The Mental Side of High Jumping – When You DON’T WinWe talk a lot about improving, beating the competition, hitting new PRs. But what about those meets when we don’t? What about the meets where we fail to clear even the opening height? Learn a simple, effective way to deal with not winning.
High School Spring Track Features Prep Distance Phenom Jordan HasayYou can call her “Destiny’s Child” but the label would be inaccurate. Prep phenom Jordan Hasay understands that she will have to run her way to greatness, and would not have it any other way. Hasay attends Mission Prep in San Luis Obispo, California. Find out why she is the nation’s top girls middle distance runner.
Weight Training For Strength and Power For Track Sprinters and Power AthletesAthletes require strength-speed or speed-strength to be successful in track sprints. Strength conditioning for athletes requires a sound strength programme. Strength drills must much the angles and positions experienced by an athlete when performing the event.
Why Jamaica’s Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell Are Successful When Running Over the 100 and 200mJamaica has just over 3 million people. In the Olympic Games, Jamaica won more medals than all other countries except USA, Russia and Kenya. In the Olympic Games, five world records were broken, 3 of them by Jamaica in the men’s 100m, 200m and 4x100m men’s relay respectively. What makes the Jamaican sprint program so successful? This article tries to pin point some of the reasons why they maybe so successful.