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

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

Boo Schexnayder’s Basic Hurdling For High Schoolers

Javelin

How to Throw a Javelin - article published on WikiHow

JAVELIN AND TURBO JAVE VIDEOS

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

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.

The Best of Juan Miguel Echevarría - IAAF Diamond League.

The best of Malaika Mihambo - IAAF Diamond League.

Shot Put

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

HOW TO HOLD THE SHOT

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTION VIDEO

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

GLIDE TECHNIQUE VIDEOS

BASIC THROW WITH SHUFFLE VIDEO

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

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

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.

HELPFUL LINKS

CURRENT FORMS

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.