Links to 3 Posts That Will Help You Teach Kids To Triple Jump
Below are three articles that contain some handy tips and tricks for teaching and coaching the triple jump.
The first article provides some hints about how to introduce the event to beginners. The remaining two articles deal with slightly more advanced concepts that will help you assist a young athlete as they progress.
Teaching the Triple Jump Sequence
Use Colours to Cue Young Triple Jumpers
Learn how to teach young athletes the triple jump “hop-step-jump” sequence by using different coloured cones as a visual cue.
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The Triple Jump Rhythm
How to Teach Even Phases in the Triple Jump
Learn how you can help young athletes develop an effective triple jumping rhythm by calculating and marking for them the ideal distance of each phase of the jump.
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Take-Off Board Progression
How to Safely Transition Kids to a New Triple Jump Take-Off Board
Learn how to use this simple strategy when helping young athletes to transition between triple jump take-off boards.
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Triple Jump Resources
Coaching Young Athletes Digital Resource:
Triple Jump Phase Landings Quick Reference Guide
Online Course:
Complete Jumps Training by Athletes Acceleration
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Darren Wensor is a sports development professional, coach educator, specialist coach of young athletes and founder of the blog coachingyoungathletes.com. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Anchor or via email.
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