Common Faults - This performerSprints in a seated position and dem...
Common faults Head back - This performer is running with the head tilted bac...
Common faults non linear arm movement - The arms are swinging out wide in the backwards ph...
common fault upright start - The performer is upright out of the blocks and the...
Perfect print - The posture is firm and very upright hips heightTh...
Perfect sprint from front - Demonstrates a linear arm action which is working ...
Sprinting on the bend - expert performer running the bend
Sprinting the bend - Running close to the inside curveThe left shoulder...
sprint start - It is important that the athletes leave the block ...
sprint start - Example of a top performer
sprint start on the bend - Leave the blocks low and hard
Sprint start side view - expert performer
Starting on the bend - Leave the blocks low and hard

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Discus

Accelleration - The athlete must stay relaxed and accelerate acros...
Disc Ball Drill - Move weight across to the left using disc ball, wi...
Full turn and throw with disc ball
Full turn with disc ball - The feet should be kicked ahead of other body.
Hip Flick Drill - Both feet turn towards the direction of the throw ...
Standing Ball Throw - The athlete drives forward with legs lifting right...
Standing throw - Athlete demonstrates a Standing Throw.
Use of ...
Step Step Jump Drill
Step Step Step Drill

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Use of the hips, shoulders and upper torso for twist and extra rotation, to generate power.
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Hammer

Delivery drill with pick axe handle - The handle is swept through the full pull range of...
One handed delivery drill with weight - Practise of the delivery from the low position of ...
The Heel Toe Turn - A practice to move through toes and heels during a...
The Swings - The swings should be attempted with the plane of o...
The Swing Turn Drill - Entry to the first turn is made by rotating on the...
Turn Buildup - It is often worth building up from one or 2 turns ...

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High Jump

2 Stride Run Up - Short approach run to take off.
3 Stride Approach - The 3 stride run up and jump. Short approach drill...
Back Flexibility - This athlete is arching his back over a padded bar...
Jump - A curved approach run followed by a single leg ver...
Spring Board Drill - A spring board can be used to increase the timing ...
Standing Jump - A two footed standing backward jump stresses the u...

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Hurdles

3 Hurdle Drill - Clearing the first three hurdles.
400m Stride Pattern - 400m hurdlers practice the same drills as the spri...
Cross Body Arm Action - Cross body arm action – typical in female performe...
Fast Feet - Fast running steps between hurdles are used to emp...
Head Position - The head remains firm with eyes looking forward at...
Hurdle walk over drill - Reinforces lead leg, and trail leg action over the...
Lead Leg Action - Lead leg and trail leg actions are combined to tak...
Lead leg action isolation - An exercies to improve leg action through isolatio...
Start - 8 strides are taken from start to first hurdle.
Stride Pattern - Sprint Hurdles – Stride pattern is always the sam...
Takeoff Preparation - Cone is placed as a check mark to prepare the athl...
Trail Leg - As the trail leg is driving at the hurdle, the opp...
Trail Leg Action - Lead leg and trail leg actions are combined to tak...
Trail leg action isolation - Ensure running action stays the same
Left lef ...
Upper Body Angle - At take off the upper body is angled forwards and ...
Upper Body Dip - The dip is an attempt to keep the centre of gravit...
Water Jump Technique - Can be practiced onto grass or into the sandpit.

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Left lef must stay high, to allow knee to propel athlete over hurdle
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Aim is to push off the top of the hurdle with the ball of the foot, whilst attempting to maintain strides.
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Javelin

Carrying the Javelin - Here the thrower will get used to carrying the jav...
Fixed Feet Throw From Moving Start - Essentially getting used to moving, before going i...
Javelin Crossover - Perform the javelin crossover, with the javelin go...
Moving Sideways - The javelin is on the shoulders with the athlete m...
The Throw - The thrower is side on, with a flexed right knee. ...

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Jumps

Bounding - Plyometric bounding develops eccentric leg strengt...
Box Drills - Plyometric box drills further develop eccentric mu...
Hopping - Hopping alternately on both legs further develops ...

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Long Jump

2 Footed Standing Jump - Two footed standing long jump stresses vigorous ta...
Approach Run - Rehearsal of the approach run with check marks ens...
Drive Activation - This drill activates the upward and forward drive ...
Penultimate Stride - Focus on the approach run by lengthening the penul...
Short Stride Approach - A short stride approach run builds up the necessar...

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Pole Vault

4 Stride Approach - Gradually increase the length of the approach run ...
Controlled Running - Controlled running with the pole from transition o...
Flight Phase - The development of the flight phase as the vaulte...
Plant Practise - A stationary drill to show correct grips and plant...
Rehearsal of Plant - Rehearsal of the plant position which should high,...
Witch Ride - The vaulter has an eight stride approach into the ...

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Shot Put

Full Rotation Drill - Here the emphasis is on fast feet and balance.
Glide Without Shot - The aim is to hop backwards and land in the power ...
Glide with shot - The aim is to hop backwards and land in the power ...
Half Turn Rotation Drill, without shot - From the start position in the centre of the circl...
Hopping - Hopping drill good for developing strength and coo...
Power Position - The athlete must hold the power position for 2 sec...

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Sprint Drills

1 Leg Hopping Drill - Hopping drills develop explosive eccentric muscle ...
Ankle flick Drill - This ankle flick drill focuses on foot placementNo...
Bounding drill - Bounding drills develop explosive eccentric muscle...
fast Foot Drill - Fast foot running drill is aimed to improve reacti...
High knee lift drill - High knee drills improve the strength of the hip f...
high knee lift drill 2 - High knee drills improve the strength of the hip f...
hurdle 2 step forward 1 back - Hurdle step drill this drills reinforce high knee ...
Hurdles Drill - Hurdles drills develop explosive eccentric muscle ...
hurdle side step - Hurdle step drill this drills reinforce high knee ...
Hurdle step drill - Hurdle step drill this drills reinforce high knee ...
Ladder drill - Combines fast feet reaction drill with accurate fo...
Rapid acceleration Drll - Rapid acceleration to a full speed sprint from a s...
sprint on the spot drill - Practice linear arm action, while sprinting on the...

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Track

Bounding Drill - Bounding drills develop explosive eccentric muscle...
High Knee Drills - High knee drills improve the strength of the hip f...
High Knee Pickups - Reinforce high knee pick ups, mobilise the hip fle...
High Knee Pick Ups 2 - Reinforce high knee pick ups, mobilise the hip fle...
Hopping - Hopping drills develop explosive eccentric muscle ...
Hurdles Drill - Hurdles drills develop explosive eccentric muscle ...
Ladder Drill - Combines fast feet reaction drill with accurate fo...
Ladder Drill 2 - The ladder drill progresses from a short and fast ...
Rapid Acceleration - Rapid acceleration to a full speed sprint from a s...
Sprinting on the Spot - Practice linear arm action, while sprinting on the...

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Triple Jump

Standing Triple Jump - The standing triple jump drill requires vigorous f...
Stride Pattern - The rhythm of the stride pattern is medium long sh...

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Walking

Change of Pace - Start with a relaxed walk, then at the cone change...
Stride Pattern Change - Start with a relaxed walk, then at the cone Straig...
Thrust Change - Start with a relaxed walk, then at the cone change...