Get Better

1. Drills and Technique
2. Strategy

Drills and Technique

Drills and technical advice from track and field experts for athletes of all ages.

• Mike Powell's Long Jump Advice
• LaShawn Merritt's Running Tips
• Mac Wilkins' Throwing Tips
• Johnny Gray’s 800-meter Coaching and Running Tips
• 4 x 100 Relay Drills

• High Jump Drills
• Stride Patterns in the 300 Intermediate Hurdles
• How to Coach the 300 Intermediate Hurdles
• Starting Block Technique: Position Yourself for Sprinting Success
• Starting Block Technique: Common Starting Block Mistakes

Strategy

These strategies, courtesy of top-flight track and field experts, can help coaches and athletes alike.

• Basic 300 Intermediate Hurdles Strategy
• Conserve Energy in Multi-Heat Events
• How to Coach Young Long Jumpers
• Mike Powell's Step-By-Step Long Jump Tips
• Strategies for the 4 x 100 Relay

• Keep Track and Field Athletes Healthy at Practice
• Brian Diemer Interview: Training the Athlete's Mind
• Brian Diemer Interview: Coaching Philosophy
• Kendall Baisden Interview: Tips for Young Sprinters