As an athlete I always thought the springboard made me feel less springy.. It gave me that feeling you get when you try to jump on solid ground after having...
Our old sorry high jump pit has just about seen its last days. It has served us well for many, many years but the vinyl is dissolving, the side boxes are...
Hey Timothy, Well that is quite a goal you have there.. I like the ambition though.. whereas. this is what i always do and also advise the freshmans in my...
well ur reply was not late atall cause have to spend my $100 wisely,many people including coach stones recomend ascis and i ws also thinking about buying the...
I'm not aware of any high jump shoe design that specifically addresses ankle stability. I taped my ankle most of my jumping career because I have relatively...
There is no advantage in having the shoe cover the ankle joint. Any support comes only from the strength of the heel cup and the midsole structure. It is good...
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Feb 12, 2007 10:17 am
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My daughter is a high jumper and is wondering about weight lifting. She is going to have her third track coach this year. She had great success with her...
first of all how old is your daughter, in my opinion a girl shouldnt be lifting weights at all until she is 17/18 i dont know what the other people think, you...
Hi Kristi She is right. A 18 year old girl who has a PR of only 5-5 should place weight training (as opposed to weight lifting!) low in her priorities. She...
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... lifting.... Well, deja-vu! Last month we had a similar discussion: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/highjump/message/8210 The question was, does weight...
thank you:) ... lifting.... Well, deja-vu! Last month we had a similar discussion: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/highjump/message/8210 The question was,...
I did follow that discussion last month and will revisit it as well. Thanks for all of the great information. We appreciate it. ... lifting.... Well,...
Thanks Denis. YEs, she is still getting help from a friend who went to state, but I think the toughest part for her is that she is on her 3rd track coach in 4...
thats kool, this is only my 2nd year of track, but i started late im a senior now, but i think i can do it, darkchocolibra <darkchocolibra@...> wrote:...
thanks...she is 17, almost 18. She is 5'7" and only a 105 pounds, so everyone always pushes weights...she is a dancer as well and just has a natural ability...
I've recently run into a dilemma with my jumping. Two years ago when i was a senior in high school i was jumping 6'6"-6'8" with relative regularity. Its nearly...
Hi Stephen I have to disagree on your comment re use of weights per se with girls under 17/18 years of age. It is pefectly safe and research fully supports...
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I figured some of you who are fans of the 80's high jumpers (which includes me) might enjoy this music video some. Of course, it's quite cheesy but for ...
tm, You might consider looking at your approach. High jumping only works if your approach sets you up correctly for your takeoff. Your approach should deliver...
I have recently learned about and considered the benefits of coaching a "short approach" for high school jumpers. An area high school with a track record of...
Back in my day I was a steady short approach advocate. I felt it was a good way to emphasize the last 3 steps for "lift-off" At 5'9" I was able to 3 step 6'6"...
Approach is one thing, and yes it can make a big difference, but I too struggled from the high school to college transition, and you may want to look at your...
hye there.... im not 2 good in english,hope u all can understand whut im tryin 2 ask... this xperience i had now...im good in short approach...i jumped...
Michael, I've used a short approach in practice as well as a way of concentrating on a particular aspect of my jump. But here is the rub: With a short approach...
There are many things that may contribute to your problem. We need more information to be much help to you. The best information you could give us is a video...
1. leaned the proper angle away from the bar and 2. headed in the right direction. Well i never get both of these things right(always "bottom out" at top of...
This is the best, concise explanation and advice I've read in a long time. Good on ya' Glen! Coach Stones www.DwightStones.com ... tm, You might consider...
