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Coaching HS High Jumpers with David Hanssen

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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.

Syllabus

  • Strong Foundation: The First Two Weeks of Training
  • High Jump: The Key to a Smooth Takeoff
  • The Penultimate Step
  • Foot Position in High Jump
  • Clear Expectations & High Jump Drills
  • Jump Up! The Key to High Jump Success
  • Takeoff: The Bump-Bump Drill
  • Chair Load Drill: Strength & Speed in Takeoff
  • Pile 'Em Up: The Vertical Takeoff
  • Knee Drive & Arch
  • Various Arching Drills
  • Bungee vs. Hard Bar
  • Opening Heights & Progressive Jump Training
  • Training for Higher Heights: Preparing for Championship Meets

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