Training Resources:
Videos...
If you haven't done it already, check out YouTube, Google's online video library.
Do a search for specific track & field event, actual competitions, or competitors names. You'll be amazed by the amount of material out there.
Javelin - Jan Zelezny, 98.48m (1M download)
Excellent slow motion view from the left side of the runway. Note how quickly he gets his left foot down to block and start the pull.
Javelin - Jan Zelezny, 83m (1.4M download)
From an early round at the 1995 world championships. An excellent view of the throwing pattern from the right side.
Hammer - Balasz Kiss, 79m (1.4M download)
Note how the angle of the hammer increases with each turn.
Discus - Wolfgang Schmidt 66m (1M download)
One of the top throwers from the 1980's. Good slow motion video illustrating the turn.
Discus - Lars Riedel 69m (1.7M download)
A good example of a discus thrower blocking with his left side in order to allow the right side to snap around.
Discus - Suzy Powell 64m (700K download)
A good view from the front of the turn, foot placement, and aggression.
Shot Put - Ulf Timmerman 21m (950K download)
Arguably one of the best glide shot putters of all time. 1988 Olympic Champion. He has very little hesitation in the middle of the circle which allows him to use more of the glide and right leg drive in this throw.
Shot Put - Adam Nelson 20m (1M download)
A good example of a spin technique. Adam is smaller than other putters (6', 255lbs), but uses his left side well. Note how he keeps his left side closed as long as possible, followed by an aggressive block.
Triple Jump - Jonathan Edwards, 18.29m (730K download)
For all you jumpers, this is as good as it gets. Note the even-rythm of each phase of the jump, and how he holds holds a sitting position in the second phase before the final take-off for the pit.
YouTube Links...
High Jump - Stephan Holm 2.37 meters (Streaming)
Stephan Holm in Sweden. Slow motion with different angles.
Long Jump - Mike Powell vs. Carl Lewis 8.95
(Streaming)
Two great jumpers compete. Limited slow motion. Great competion between Mike and Carl.
Articles...
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