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Triple Jump Skills & Drills with Brad Hackett

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"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.

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

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