In this online course, Coach Billy shares his journey of playing steeplechase in high school to being an olympic steeplechaser. He also shares his winning experiences and what it takes to succeed. This course is made for coaches, athletes and enthusiasts who want to improve their skills and strategies in steeplechase. You will learn about mastering hurdle techniques and efficient water jumps, strength and drills exercises, smooth movement over barriers, specialized workout and understanding pacing, positioning and barrier efficiency.
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Syllabus
- Introduction to Billy Nelson
- Steeplechase-Barriers and Water Jumps
- Stretching and Drills
- Hurdle Walk Over and Lead Leg Wall
- Water Jump
Training
- Steeplechase
- Hurdle Work
- Pulling Leg Up and Pulling Through
- Water Jump
- Landing
Q&A
- Would You Be More of The Popup Idea as Opposed to Really Just Trying to Push Out?
- What Should We Look For in a Distance Runner to Try The Steeple and How Do We Balance This?
- "Events Are Very Demanding" Do They Run it Twice Leading Up to the Conference Meet?
- What Is steeplechase in the High School Meet?
- Are You Quicker When You Touch And Go?
- Are You Teaching Your Athletes to Be Comfortable Close Lead Legs?
- Closing Over the Barriers
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