Below are some videos covering various events that we will be coaching during the upcoming Spring Program.  Some of these videos are basic and others a bit more technical.  The intent of these videos is just to give you a general feel for the various events, so don’t get too bogged down with trying to learn various technical components.  Just watch and enjoy.  We will cover the components of each event that you need to know in upcoming coaching classes.

For additional info, see Long Term Athlete Development and WTC Reference Guide

Hurdles

CONTINUOUS HURDLE WALK OVER DRILL; OVER 2 & BACK 1 DRILL; OVER/UNDER DRILL; SIDE TRAIL LEG DRILL

several exercises to improve your hurdle technique from the master-class of ex-record holder in 400h, Tatiana Zelentsova

SLOW MOTION HURDLING – these videos will show you the total action looks like – but don’t expect our kids to perform like this.

Women's 60m hurdles. Tähtien kisat, Tampere, 6.2.2010

Boo Schexnayder’s Basic Hurdling For High Schoolers

Javelin

How to Throw a Javelin - article published on WikiHow

JAVELIN AND TURBO JAVE VIDEOS

Javelin Throw, Athletics training, Javelin Coaching, Javelin Conditioning, Turbojav, Tom Petranoff, Throwing Zone Athletics, Javelin training, athletics, tra...
Javelin Throw, Athletics training, Javelin Coaching, Javelin Conditioning, Turbojav, Tom Petranoff, Throwing Zone Athletics, Javelin training, athletics, tra...

JAVELIN INSTRUCTION - THESE VIDEOS USE A REAL JAV, BUT INSTRUCTION APPLIES TO TEACHING TURBO & FINN JAV AS WELL.

QTPE presents The Track and Field (Athletics) Series, introduces and covers a variety of specific events. This video focuses on Javelin - From History, Intro...
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Long Jump

This is an excellent scripted description for the long jump. You could print this and add it to your coaching packet: https://www.wikihow.com/Long-Jump

This is one of the best videos I have found to discuss the basic components of the long jump. Definitely watch this several times and keep it for future reference.

International Athlete, Sports Model and Presenter Jenny Pacey gives advice on how to improve your Long Jump Technique. For more long jump drills visit: https...

The Best of Juan Miguel Echevarría - IAAF Diamond League.

Take a look back at the best bits of Juan Miguel Echevarría in the year he won the IAAF Diamond League. Follow the #DiamondLeague on social media: Facebook: ...

The best of Malaika Mihambo - IAAF Diamond League.

Take a look back at Malaika Mihambo's best moments of 2019 from the IAAF Diamond League; the year the German star lept to 7.30m in Doha to win the IAAF World...
Written by Maurizio Damilano; Technical Consultant Sandro Damilano (Saluzzo Race Walking School); produced by IAAF. If there are any objections to this video...

Shot Put

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTION ARTICLE: http://www.nationalthrowscoachesassociation.com/Basic_Technique_for_the_Shot_Put.htm

HOW TO HOLD THE SHOT

How beginners should hold a shot put.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTION VIDEO

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GLIDE TECHNIQUE ARTICLE: https://www.thoughtco.com/shot-put-glide-technique-3259104

GLIDE TECHNIQUE VIDEOS

Want to know the BASICS of gliding in the shot put? Watch this tutorial

BASIC THROW WITH SHUFFLE VIDEO

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SLOW MO SPIN THROW - WE WILL TEACH THE SPIN, BUT THIS IS A BRIEF VIDEO TO SHOW YOU WHAT THE SPIN THROW LOOKS LIKE

Some throws after almost a year without throwing due to lower back injury.

SHOT PUT WORLD RECORD PROGRESSION VIDEO (you do not need to watch this entire video – it is intended just to give you a view of what the total throw looks likes

SHOT PUT through the years , From Randy Matson's world record in 1965 at the first over 70 feet to the present Randy Barnes at 75' 10 1/4" Includes actual fo...

MICHELLE CARTER VIDEO

Sprint Starts


Down Starts “Crouch Start” - Power foot is forward. The base set up has the power foot a foot-length and half to two foot-length back from the start. The knee of the coordinated leg is placed on the track next to the arch of the power foot. Hands are placed on the start line with thumbs facing in. The first four steps are “PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH” and then in the upright position.


STARTING DOWN FOR SPRINTS – most of these sprint start videos involve the use of a starting block, which our youth members will not be using, but the general technique is the same with or without blocks.

How to Set Up Sprinting Blocks. Part of the series: Sprinting & Running Techniques. Setting up sprinting blocks is a process that will vary depending on how ...
Sprinters who *step* out of the blocks instead of *push* out of the blocks don't run fast times. Here is what *stepping* out looks like and how to fix it. ht...

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Waltham Track Club is affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and field, road running, cross country running, racewalking, and mountain/ultra/trail running. As such, it abides by the rules and regulations of USA Track & Field, operates in close coordination with its local USATF Association, USATF New England, and competes in events sanctioned by USA Track and Field at the local, regional and national levels. WTC members are encouraged to become members of USATF as well.