1. Middle School Long Jump Sue Humphrey USA Track & Field

2. Middle School Athletes Team Emphasis \ Athlete Selection Athlete Interests

3. Sprinting Technique  * Teach the basics  * Focus on technique, consistency  * Video

4. Transfer To The Approach  * Work on 8-12 stride approach  * Develop this on the track first  * Part of speed workout  * Focus on good sprinting form

5. Phases of the Approach  * Goal of the approach * Tempo of run  * Phases to use* Body positions

6. Prepare For Take Off  * Body positions  * Penultimate step ? Why?  * Maintain speed  * Check marks

7. Take Off  * Speed  * Body positions  * Eyes, Arms  * Foot placement

8. In The Air  * Keep it simple!  * Still maintain rules of physics

9. Counter Rotation In The Air  * How does the jumper do this?  * Which is best for middle school athletes?  * Why?

12. Landing  * Cues  * Goal of landing  * How to practice it

13. Let’s Look At Some Jumpers

14. Tips  * Landing determines take-off positions  * Making corrections  * How to work on take-off angle  * Box jumps

15. Practice Time  * Limited time  * Other events  * Social interactions  * Number of coaches  * Facilities  * Safety!!!!

17. Sue Humphrey humphreyhj@aol.com