Developing bend in the pole is one of the most difficult things for beginners. The following drills explain how to resist the pole and develop bend. Contrary to what some people believe and often what it looks like a bendy pole does not ‘spring’ the vaulter off the top but rather allows them to hold […]
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Practice set 4 involve using an Olympic weight lifting bar and performing tuning drills. The aim again is to improve rotational technique, core strength, and coordination. Drill 1: Olympic Bar Hang Turns Aim: To develop core movement and rotational technique Description: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart Hold an Olympic bar across thighs Make 3-5 rotational
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Hammer drills set three involve shuttle runs along a straight line and pivot turns on the spot with medicine balls and hammers. The aim is to improve rotational technique, core strength, balance, and control. Drill 1: Medicine Ball Shuttle Aim: To develop the basic rotational technique Description: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart Hold the medicine
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Hammer drills practice set two involves using the hammer and doing turning shuttle runs in a straight line. Single-arm turns with both hands as well as two-handed turns are done. Drill 1: Left Hand Shuttle Run Aim: To develop core movement and rotational technique Description: Stand feet shoulder-width apart, handle held in left hand, right
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Practice set 1 involves the use or medicine balls with handles called D-balls. The aim is to improve core stability and rotational technique. Drill 1: Hip Flicks (Both Sides) Aim: To develop core movement and improve release. Description: Start with feet shoulder-width apart. Push hips and throw the D Ball over the same shoulder as
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Hammer competitions were first recorded in Ireland and Scotland in the 16th century and by the 1800s were a regular part of the highland games. The hammer was first introduced into the Olympics in 1904 with most hammers throwers today using a three or four turn technique. The following sequence is written for a right-handed
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A good way to support the development and retention of throwing skills and technique is through the use of drills or practices. These practices can break down the skill into much more manageable chunks and allow the athlete to learn one step at a time, giving them extra time to perfect the technique. This is
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The plant is very important. If you get this wrong the rest of the vault will likely go wrong. It is important for the athlete to keep their head looking up, not down at the box, as in athletic movements the body follows the head. Both hands should be pushing the pole up above the
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The following drills aim to improve the approach or run up. Staying relaxed and gradually increasing speed to a maximum controllable take off speed is what we are trying to achieve as well as being as efficient as possible. Standing Pole Vault drills The approach or run up should enable the vaulter to run as
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International Athlete, Sports Model, and Presenter Jenny Pacey gives advice to TeachPE about how to improve your hurdle technique. Hurdling technique Hurdle drills The aim is to run tall on the toes and aim to have a fast lead leg – slightly bent, not straight. The lead leg should come up fast and down fast
