Coach Education Resources
The Coach's Craft Where Data Meets Intuition in Training Olympic Jumpers
Watch a replay of this fantastic session, hosted by world class coach Nelio Moura, a veteran of seven Olympic Games. He shares key insights into high-performance jumps coaching, blending biomechanics, sprint development, accuracy training, and strength programming with real-world coaching applications.
High Jump: Overview of the Technical Model
Need a quick-reference guide for teaching high jump?
This pocket guide breaks down the technical model step by step—from approach to landing—so you can help your athletes maximise height over the bar.
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The High Jump Approach - Finding Where to Start the Curve
A well-executed approach run is the foundation of every successful high jump. In this article, we break down one of the most widely used tools in high jump coaching—the Intercept Point—and show you how to calculate, mark, and refine it for your athlete.
If you want your high jumper to run a more consistent curve, generate better takeoff force, and clear higher bars, this is the resource for you.
Biomechanics of Elite Pole Vaulters
The presentation highlighted insights from a recent research paper relevant to the biomechanics of pole vaulting. The data-driven analysis offered fresh perspectives on improving key aspects of the approach run, take-off, and bar clearance phases.
Key Elements of the High Jump Technique
These resources are based on a paper by Wolfgang Ritzdorf, Director of the World High Jump Centre in Cologne, Germany. In this paper, Ritzdorf discusses his approach to coaching high jumpers. He argues that coaches must first establish a technical model for their athletes, then assess whether their personal style hinders or helps them achieve key technical elements.
Post-Activation Potentiation Improves Long Jump Performance
Discover how adding a set of drop jumps within two minutes of performing a long jump can enchance an athlete's performance in this peer-reviewed research summary.
Plyometrics and the High Jump
Plyometric training is a vital tool for track and field athletes, enhancing power and overall performance, particularly in events like the high jump. This article outlines the history, scientific principles, and practical applications of plyometric training, emphasising its significance for coaches and athletes alike.
How Brooke Buschkuehl Achieves Long Jump Success
Brooke Buschkuehl started long jump at 6 years old and 25 years later, she holds the women's long jump record for Australia and Oceania. Here's how she worked her way up and set a high standard for the event.
Plyometrics - Four Studies All Track and Field Coaches Should Understand
This article will examine four key research papers on the benefits and sport-specific effectiveness of plyometrics training. We will examine their findings and place the results in the context of the wider peer-reviewed literature and expert opinion on the topic.
How to Coach the Fosbury Flop - Drill Progression for Teaching High Jump
This drill progression is suitable for athletes learning the Fosbury Flop technique of the high jump. Before progressing to the flop, athletes should already have developed their Scissors technique.
How to Coach the Scissors - Scissors Drill Progression for High Jump
Cedric Dubler and Athletics3D share a simple coaching progression for introducing athletes to the Scissors technique to beginning High Jumpers.
Three, Four, and Five Stride Approach Drills for the High Jump
The legendary British High Jump Coach, Alex ‘Fuzz’ Caan explains his approach to coaching the 3,4, and 5 stride approach drills. This video covers the scissors in the first half, and the Fosbury Flop in the second half.