Field event coaches Ed Jacoby and Bob Fraley have worked with many world-class and Olympic jumpers. In Complete Book of Jumps, they draw on their combined 60 years of coaching experience to help track and field athletes at all levels of competition improve their jumping technique, training, and performance.
The book features clear instruction combined with detailed illustrations for these 4 jumping events: long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault.
In Part I, the authors explore mechanical factors common to all jumps, components of the approach run, and strength and power training for jumpers. They share ideas for the development of technique, including
how to avoid flaws that slow the approach,
tips for achieving maximum height at takeoff,
how to use the number of strides to determine runway approach distances, and
10 plyometric drills to add strength and power specifically for jumping.
Part II features event-specific technique and training information. Devoting a chapter to each event, the book analyzes the various phases of each jump from approach to takeoff to landing. Eleven multiple-frame illustrations from the performances of record-setting jumpers help to demonstrate proper technique.
Complete Book of Jumps also includes 16 event-specific workouts, 4 for each event. Each workout focuses on a different phase of training general preparation, specific preparation, power development, and competition. By breaking down each event into its key parts, these training programs help athletes fine-tune their skills and achieve peak performance.
An essential resource for coaches and an effective training tool for athletes, Complete Book of Jumps is filled with proven, practical information jumpers need to go higher and farther than the competition.
AUDIENCE
Reference for track and field coaches, instructors, and athletes.
CONTENTS
Foreword
Preface
Credits
Part I: Common Features of the Jumping Events
Chapter 1. Mechanical Factors
Speed at Takeoff
Height of Hips
Takeoff Angle
Balance and Rotations
Summary
Chapter 2. Approach Run
Acceleration Curve
Length of Runway
Posture Through the Run
Steering
Check Marks
Summary
Chapter 3. Strength and Power Development
Physiological Considerations
Plyometrics Training
Strength Training Program for Jumpers
Summary
Part II: Event-Specific Technique and Training
Chapter 4. Long Jump
Approach
Transition From Run-Up to Jump
Takeoff
Airborne Technique
Landing
Long Jump Training Program
Chapter 5. Triple Jump
Speed Conversion
Double Arm Versus Single Arm Styles
Three Phases of Triple Jumping
Triple Jump Training Program
Chapter 6. High Jump
Approach
Transition From Run to Takeoff
Takeoff
High Jump Training Program
Chapter 7. Pole Vault
Approach
Pole Plant
Takeoff
Swing
Extension and Turn
Pole Vault Training Program
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ed Jacoby has been coaching track and field since 1961. During that time, he has worked with athletes at virtually every level, including high school, junior college, and NCAA Divisions I and II. He served as assistant coach at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona and as head coach for the 1993 World Championship team. Over the years, he has coached 4 national champions, 26 All-Americans, and 4 Olympians.
Jacoby has held various positions within USA Track & Field, including men's development chair, men's high jump coordinator, and Level I and II instructor. He has been head track and field coach at Boise State University since 1973.
Bob Fraley and his son, Doug, collaborated on the pole vault chapter of this book. Bob has been coaching pole vaulters since 1959. He is the chairman of USA Track & Field Pole Vault Development and the sprints and jump coach at Fresno State University. Doug is a 3-time NCAA-champion pole vaulter who has competed in the European Grand Prix Circuit since 1986.
WORDS OF PRAISE
"Great book. A very sound coaching aid that has the very same principles that Coach Jacoby and Coach Fraley have taught to me. If I were to start over, as athlete or coach, I would use this book as a reference for everything from workouts to technical work."
Tim Bright
Olympian, Decathlon/Pole Vault
"I love this 'cookbook' approach. If something isn't working right, simply find the pages in the book to help correct the problem. On the other hand, if things are going well, Complete Book of Jumps is the place to go to locate the next logical step in the learning curve."
Dixon Farmer
Chairman, USA Track & Field Men's Development, Head Track/Field Coach, Gustavus Adolphus College
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