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Lesson 6:
Skateboards, Groucho Marx, and the Last Step
Coach Gunnelson uses creative analogies like Groucho Marx's walk and a skateboard on the board to teach athletes proper takeoff mechanics. He explains the different takeoff angles in long jump (19–24°) and triple jump (11–14°), highlighting the need to differentiate approach drills for each event. This lesson emphasizes the importance of intentional practice design when coaching athletes who do both jumps.
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In "Long Jump Skills & Drills", Coach Brad Hackett delivers a practical lecture on mastering the long jump, drawing from decades of experience in track and field coaching. The course begins by emphasizing the fundamentals of proper takeoff mechanics, including foot placement, body posture, and the importance of horizontal velocity. Coach Brad introduces essential drills such as the "last stride...
