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Hammer Throwing Basics

The hammer and weight throw are enjoying a resurgence in American Track and Field. The USATF recently added the hammer to its youth schedule, and there is more and more interest among high school programs to include the hammer. Hal Connolly, the 1956 Olympic gold medalist in the hammer, is making major strides in promoting a grass roots effort to popularize the event in this country once again.

National Indoor Middle Distance USA High School Track Records – What it Takes to Be the Best

Who owns the National Indoor Middle Distance USA High School Track Records? And who went on to become world record holders, Olympic medalists, and national record holders? Find out now.

2009 Simplot Games Showcase the Nation’s Top High School Track and Field Talent

It was not exactly a record-breaking year but the 2009 Simplot Games at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena in Pocatello still showcases some of the nation’s best high school talent. The Simplot Games feature the biggest indoor track and field meet in the West and the largest indoor high school meet in the West. Find out who did the best at this year’s Simplot Games.

The Function of Your Hip in Javelin Throwing

Throwing Javelin is a full body workout. All of your body parts interact to propel that Javelin further. Of all your body parts though, the role of your hip is fundamental. Why?

Long Jump Basics

In the long jump, do you think that sprinting down the runway as fast as possible is all there is to it? Do you think that a different technique in the air will make you jump further? If so, this is the article for you. Take a look, you may be surprised at what you will learn.

How to Run a Successful Track and Field Camp

Track and Field used to be the number one participation sport in the U.S. It still is one of the most popular sports today yet in today’s world it seems as every sport needs a little boost. At our high school we created a Track and Field Camp for High School and Middle School athletes. The camp is a kickoff for the track and field season. This article describes how to organize and run a track and field camp successfully.

All About Plyometrics – Facts You Need to Know and How it Got Started

Even if the word plyometrics is being used often by a lot of dedicated athletes, only a few really know how this performance-enhancing technique works. It started out as a training technique in the enigmatic Eastern part of the world.

How to Shot Put

How to teach beginning throwers how to throw the shot put. Basic technical philosophies and coaching cues.

How to Throw the Discus

I have had the opportunity to hear the great Mac Wilkins speak on a couple of occasions, and this past summer I had the rare privilege to spend a week at the Olympic training center, where he worked with a handful of coaches in a learn-by-doing environment. His teachings have had a significant impact on my understanding of the discus.

High Jump For Beginners

If you ever wanted to high jump, and know how perform it correctly, than it is important to understand what the event actually is. As a beginner, if you understand the basics, then you are ahead of the majority of new jumpers and coaches out there.

Track and Field Records

At present Louisiana is one of the least populous states in the United States. Some years ago, the state suffered the fury of some of the devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean cost. But despite this misfortune, people are sporting enough to continue their sports and games activities. Recently in nationwide athletic meet, three students of Southeastern Louisiana University finished among the top five positions.

Women’s Track and Field – A Run For the Ages

Women have been competing with men in every sphere of life. Sports, especially women’s track and field, have women giving performances that are equally as spectacular as those by men.