A 52-week training programme aimed at (16-17 yr olds) middle distance athletes who would be expected to train five times per week. Schedule for a middle distance athlete aiming to run 2min 25secs (girl) and 2min 05 (boy) for 800m, 5min 04secs (girl) and 4min 20 (boy) for 1500m. Additionally 10min 50secs (Girl) and 9min […]
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An example of a sprint training programme which might be done by a Junior athlete training 4 times a week. This schedule is designed for someone who would be aiming to run 2min 29secs (girl) and 2min 13 (boy) for 800m and 5min 10 (girl) and 4min 36 (boy) for 1500m. October to December This
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An example of a middle distance training programme which might be done by a Junior athlete training 3 times a week. This is a schedule for an athlete who would be aiming to run 2 min 34 secs (girl) and 2 min 27 secs (boy) for 800m and 5 min 28 (girl) and 4 min
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Plyometric training involves quick, powerful, jumping and bounding movements. Their purpose is to increase muscular power and dynamic strength and big gains can be made but equally, care must be taken this type of training can have a high risk of injury. Because of the high proportion of eccentric muscle contraction when performing plyometric exercise,
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International Athlete, Sports Model and Presenter Jenny Pacey talks to TeachPE about her Sprint Start Technique. Reaction time, power and ability to accelerate are important factors along with dealing with nerves and distractions. Description: Begin in the blocks in a crouch position with the back knee on the ground and all the weight resting on
The long jump can be broken down into three (or four) phases; the approach, take off, (flight) and landing. International Long Jumper and Sky TV’s Gladiator Jenny Pacey explains the Long Jump. The Approach: Good technique on the approach and takeoff can increase the length of a jump immensely. A 12-19 stride approach is optimal.
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The High Jump comprises three main elements: the approach; the takeoff and the bar rotation. A good approach to high jump coaching is to look at and work on these three elements individually. Here we explain in more detail the technical aspects of a Fosbury flop high jump technique. Beneath this are drill progressions for
Triple jump or ‘hop, step and jump’ can be broken down into three phases; the approach, take off, and landing. Here we explain the main points to work on for each stage of the jump. The Approach: 12-18 step run-ups are most common, with more experienced athletes using the longest. The approach should provide velocity,
Drill set 2 contains 4 exercises using a real shot which focus on developing explosive hip, leg and arm movement and coordination. Exercise 4 focuses on developing the ‘block’ which converts the forward movement into the shot on release. Overhead throw Aim: To develop explosive leg/hip movement and arm-leg coordination Description: Stand with feet shoulder-width
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Drill set 1 breaks the technique down into smaller parts which allow the athlete to perfect each part before putting it all together. Balance is very important when performing these exercises. Use a softball that is around the size of the individuals age-related shot with the weight no more than 1kg. The aim of the
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