Horizontal Jumps "Graduation Program": Goals, Drills, & Fundamentals
James Thomas
Asst Track Coach
University of Georgia
40 min
Glazier AI Summary
The speaker, a renowned coach in horizontal jumps, provides a comprehensive overview of their graduation program for horizontal jumps, emphasizing the importance of mastery and technical goals, and demonstrates various drills and techniques to enhance footwork, momentum, and efficient blocking movements. They also discuss their approach to long jump progression and training, emphasizing the importance of exaggerated motions and drills that mimic the rhythm and mechanics of the long jump.
The speaker, a track and field coach specializing in the triple jump, delves into various aspects of the event and provides insights into coaching techniques and athlete preparation, emphasizing the importance of posture and alignment, rhythm and timing, neuromuscular training, warm-up routines, addressing fear and proprioception, and commonalities in training.
Team Members
You do not have an active Clinic Season Pass.
You will not be able to attend any upcoming in-person clinics until you purchase a 2025 Clinic Season Pass.
Please click below to purchase a 2025 Season Pass.
Purchase A 2025 Clinic Season Pass Here