Long Jump

This unique series of videos offers athletics coaches a complete examination of proper mechanics and teaching strategies for each technical event in athletics. Each is composed of two parts: the first part is a full biomechanical video analysis by Coach Pfaff on a world class competitor. The second part is comprised of a videotaped training session of him working with an athlete in the same event discipline. This video focuses on long jump mechanics.

This classroom presentation focuses on a detailed biomechanical analysis and explanation of long jump technique, from start to finish.

In this video Seagrave provides a deep insight into the technically important aspects of the long jump. As such, the critical aspects of the approach are considered in depth.

At the 2011 Golden Bear Open indoor competition in Edmonton, Alberta, the CACC and University of Alberta’s Dr. Loren Chiu collaborated on this biomechanical study of the Open Women’s Long Jump. The results of this study are helpful in analyzing important technical parameters across a spectrum of performers and jumping distances. Also included is a biomechanical comparison of the series from the winning performer, an elite level athlete. Coaching recommendations are provided in the report’s summary.

Written by: Brian McLean

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Written By: Vladimir Popov

Written By: Dr. Heinz Weidner and Dr. Harmut Dickwach

Written By: Irving "Boo" Schexnayder

Written By: Gunter Tidow