Winning Jumps and Pole Vault

Name: Winning Jumps and Pole Vault
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ISBN: 9780736074193

ISBN-10: 0736074198

ISBN-13: 9780736074193

Edition: 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Ed Jacoby

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Description:

Features everything from coaches and athletes need to know about the long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault. Every phase of every event-from approach to takeoff to landing-is described to convey proper technique. Coverage for each event includes the basic science behind the techniques, training sequence drills, conditioning, and sample training programs. Includes how to recognize and correct common technical flaws. Tactical and mental preparation techniques are covered. An all-star line-up of 7 contributors share their secrets and strategies which have produced 62 NCAA champions, 15 Olympic gold medalists, and numerous other U.S. and world medalists and champions.

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 11/19/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 232
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.364
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Biomechanics of Jumping and Pole Vault



The Approach




Takeoff and Landing




Event Technique, Strategy, and Programming



Long Jump




Triple Jump




High Jump




Pole Vault




Shaping the Mind, Body, and Program



Mental Training




Performance Training




Designing Your Program



Appendix


References


Bibliography


Index


About the Editor


About the Contributors