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…
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The Difference Between a Shin Kicking Contest and the 800 Meter Run – Not Much! If you are an athlete in track and field and you have decided…
3 Movements to Help Sciatica
Oregon Ducks Set School Records Aplenty in Sweeping Pac-10 Track and Field Championships The Oregon Ducks made school history at the 2009 Pac-10 Conference Track and Field Championships…
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Coaching Tip – Prepare Athletes For Continued Involvement The sport of track and field can be enjoyed by participants of all ages. It is important to remember that…
Utilizing Isometrics for Performance
The Importance of the Standing Triple Jump This is a drill that can be used once the initial introductory learning stages have been learned and reinforced. I still…
3 Exercises to Help Jumpers Knee
How to Improve Your Jumping Ability For High Jump and Basketball Chances are, you want to be able to jump higher. I mean, who wouldn’t want to, right?…
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Track & Field Athletics Track & Field events are popular in middle schools and high schools, and events often take whole Saturdays. What goes on in these events?…
How to Progress Your Agility Training
Track and Field – Discus Tips The discus throw can be a difficult event to master. There are a few areas that can have a major impact on…
Why I Don’t Use Agility Ladders
Shot Put History – Where Did It Begin? Shot put history can be found to stretch back thousands of years to the days before the British Isles became…