Long Jump Skills & Drills with Brad Hackett

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 off the box," six- and eight-step approaches, and various bounding and plyometric progressions—all tailored to reinforce rhythm, explosiveness, and takeoff positioning. A strong focus is placed on developing penultimate stride technique, with attention to stride lowering and maintaining proper alignment to maximize flight potential.