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Lesson 10:
Balancing Triple Jump, Long Jump, and High Jump Training
This lesson explores the challenges of training athletes in multiple jumping events on the same day, particularly focusing on the differences in technique and takeoff angles between the long jump, high jump, and triple jump. It discusses strategies for managing workouts to avoid confusion and overtraining, such as splitting sessions and ensuring proper recovery while maintaining event-specific focus. The lesson also touches on how to prepare athletes for multi-event competitions, like conference championships.
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The course "Getting Your Jumpers to Peak at the Right Time" by Coach Brad Hackett is a crucial resource for coaches and athletes aiming to optimize performance in the jumping events of track and field. Coach Hackett dives deep into the science and strategies of ensuring that jumpers peak at the most important moments of the competition, especially during championship events. He highlights the s...