"Triple Jump Skills & Drills" is a deep, coach-focused exploration into one of track and field’s most technical and rewarding events. Coach Chad Gunnelson guides you through a full progression—starting with the foundational understanding of what makes a great triple jumper. From identifying ideal athlete profiles to breaking down the motor skills and athletic traits needed, the course builds a strong conceptual base. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively with athletes using clear and consistent cueing strategies, followed by a deep dive into teaching the approach run—from short approaches used in training to mastering full competition approaches with precision and consistency.
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Syllabus
- Speed at the Board: Rethinking Triple Jump Approaches
- Hop & Jump-Dominated, or Balanced—Which Style Wins?
- Why the Jump Phase Should Be the Longest in Triple Jump
- Skip the Splash: Triple Jump Rhythm and Power
- From 56 to 60: The Jump That Changed Everything
- Make Your Dominant Leg Your Power Leg
- Hot‑Step Jump: The Overextension Trap
- Speed from the Plant
- Old, Pull, Propel: The Step-Phase Bounds
- Rom Hop‐Bound to 12‑Step Simulations
- Hip-Dominated to Jump-Dominated Mechanics
Taught by
Wisconsin Track Co...