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Swing Jumps Drill

04 May 2022Katie Head
This drill can prove to be quite pivotal and excellent exercise for throwers at different levels of capability. This exercise involves swinging a hammer and also jumping not only allowing for improved ability of moving two different planes at ones…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

Structuring and Planning your Season

03 May 2022Alexandra Millard
As a middle-distance athlete, planning your season is crucial when it comes to optimizing performance and ensuring longevity, especially in those competing at a high level. In the lead-up to the outdoor season, whether that’s transitioning from cross country, road,…
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The Slam Drill

02 May 2022Holly Mills
The medicine ball seated slam Sit on the floor facing the wall with straight legs out in front of you, parted like a V. (Feet pointing at 10pm/2pm on a clock face). Your body and head should always face forwards.…
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How Normal Javelin Training Season is Structured
Event TechnicalBeginner

How a “Normal” Javelin Training Period is Structured

30 Apr 2022Jami Kinnunen
In this article, I will try to explain in a simple and versatile way how the javelin thrower’s training season progresses, where it is built, and how a solid foundation is made for the summer competition season. Remember that everyone…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

Tips for Long Jump Competitions

29 Apr 2022Shay Veitch
Jumping well in competitions requires a clear plan and routine to produce as many good jumps as possible. Combining the correct tips and practices can allow you to complete a great series of six jumps. By minimizing how often you…
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Event TechnicalBeginner

Standing Hammer Throws

28 Apr 2022Katie Head
Article to be uploaded at a later date . . .…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

Making the Move From the 9m to 11m Board

27 Apr 2022Caroline Joyeux
Switching Triple Jump Boards It is not an easy task to switch from the 9-meter to the 11-meter triple jump board. When I was 15 years old, I experienced it by myself. It is a tough job for the head…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

Intermediate High Jump Drills

26 Apr 2022Lewis McGuire
When implementing drills sets into your warm-up or weekly training program you must first consider the purpose of the drills. As with any drill we want to see a movement or style that is directly transferrable into the event you…
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Introduction to Middle Distance Running & Training Zones

25 Apr 2022Alexandra Millard
WHAT IS MIDDLE DISTANCE RUNNING? Events classified as ‘middle distance’ are those longer than sprints, and up to 3000m. This includes the 800m, the 1500m, and the Mile. However, the Mile is not an Olympic distance and is raced more…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

How & Why to Do a Heel Turn

24 Apr 2022Katie Head
Deciding to move onto a heel turn usually will come after you are fully comfortable and proficient in executing a standing throw. Between you and your coach, you feel able to and are willing to move on to a heel…
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