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Lesson 14:
Training for Higher Heights: Preparing for Championship Meets
This lesson emphasizes the importance of progressively increasing opening heights in practice to match competition standards. By challenging athletes with higher bars before major meets, coaches can help them build confidence and familiarity with championship-level clearances, reducing the risk of mental blocks during competition.
Coach David Hanssen’s course, "Coaching HS High Jumpers," offers a deep dive into the technical and strategic aspects of high jump training for high school athletes. The course lays a solid foundation by emphasizing the importance of a well-structured approach, where athletes learn to develop consistent acceleration, curve mechanics, and optimal foot placement leading into a powerful takeoff. C...
