Triple Jump Development

On 13 August 2025, Australian Athletics hosted a masterclass with NCAA coaching powerhouse Keith Herston on the long-term development of female triple jumpers. The session explored practical strategies to support athletes’ growth and performance.
If you missed it, you can watch the full replay below.

Technical and Coaching Principles

Overview of Coaching Triple Jump

Overview of Coaching Triple Jump Big-picture principles Play Physical Training Factors Strength • stiffness • robustness Play Planning Considerations Season structure • load Play Technical Keys Hop • Step • Jump mechanics Play Overview of Phase Drills Drill menu by phase Play

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Triple Jump Drill Toolkit

Hop Jump

Hop Jump Hop → Jump sequencing Play Hop Hop Jump Two hops → Jump Play Hop Hop Step Jump Extended rhythm Play Hop Step Jump H–S–J pattern Play Step Step Hop Step Jump Step-emphasis rhythm Play Hop Hop Step Hop Jump Reactive sequencing Play General Bounding Capacity • posture Play Bound Fartlek Varied rhythms Play 10×Bound Jump Series → Jump Play 4×Hop Jump Hop series → Jump Play Starting from Box Height-assisted Play