
Long Jump-Triple Jump
Coach Geopfert reviews the long jump and breaks down his coaching methods into three distinct areas. First, proper runway mechanics and sprint training is reviewed. Next, takeoff drills are demonstrated using boxes to improve body alignment and jumping power. Finally, two in-air techniques and special landing exercises are shown to develop the best technique for the athletes jumping style.1 Exercise 1- Walking A March Free 2:00 2 Exercise 2- Cone Drills 1:13 3 Exercise 3- Back Runway 2:05 4 Exercise 4- 20-10-10 Drill 1:25 5 Distance of the Approach 3:30 6 Mark the Approach 2:17 7 Exercise 1- Box Take Off Drill Free 3:27 8 Exercise 2- Gallop Step & Gallop Step Over Ankle 3:54 9 Technique 1- Knee Drive Technique 3:08 10 Technique 2- Hitch Kick 2:51 11 Bringing Everything Together 2:27Travis Geopfert National Assistant Coach of the Year 5 NCAA Champions 55 All-Americans 63 Conference Champions 87 NCAA Qualifiers 2013 NCAA Team Champ