Track: The Field Events

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Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Introduction THE JUMPS by Jim Santos 1 The Principles of Jumping 2 Plyometric Training for the Field Events The Exercises Guidelines for Doing Plyometric Exercises 3 The Pole Vault Getting Started in the Pole Vault Techniques of the Vault Common Problems in Pole Vaulting Selecting the Proper Pole Drills for the Vaulter Coaching Tips for the Pole Vault Sample Training Weeks for the Pole Vault 4 The High Jump The Evolution of the High Jump Getting Started in the High Jump Correct Technique for the High Jump Common Problems in the Flop Drills for the High Jump Competition: How to Prepare for It and Perform Your Best Coaching Tips for the High Jump Sample Training Weeks for the High Jump 5 The Long Jump Getting Started in the Long Jump Performing the Long Jump Coaching Tips for the Long Jump Sample Training Weeks for the Long Jump 6 The Triple Jump Getting Started in the Triple Jump Performing the Triple Jump Common Problems in the Triple Jump Drills for the Triple Jump Things to Think About Coaching Tips for the Triple Jump Sample Training Weeks for the Triple Jump 7 Competing in the Jumps The High Jumper and Pole Vaulter The Long Jumper and Triple Jumper THE THROWS by Ken Shannon 8 The Fundamentals of Throwing Psychological Considerations in Throwing Physiological Considerations in Throwing The Basic Mechanics of the Throws 9 Training for the Throws Training Programs Nutrition and Throwing Sample Training Schedule for High School Athletes Sample Training Schedule for College Athletes 10 The Shot Put The Implement The Ring Identifying a Potential Shot-Putter Getting Started in the Shot Put The Shot Put Technique The Glide Method The Rotary, or Rotation, Method Planning a Training Program Coaching Tips for the Shot Put 11 The Discus Throw The Biomechanics of the Discus Throw The Implement The Ring The Grip Getting Started in the Discus Throwing the Discus Points to Remember Drills Additional Starting Positions Coaching Tips for the Discus Throw 12 The Javelin Throw The Implement The Approach and Throwing Area The Biomechanics of the Javelin Throw The Grip Getting Started in the Javelin Throw Throwing the Javelin Other Drills and Exercises Coaching Tips for the Javelin Throw 13 The Hammer Throw The Implement The Biomechanics of the Hammer Throw Getting Started in the Hammer Throw The Hammer-Throw Technique Additional Drills Training for the Hammer Throw Coaching Tips for the Hammer Throw AFTERWORD by Jim Santos and Ken Shannon Some Thoughts on Success in the Field Events