Coaching Sprints, Hurdles and Relays

A technique focused guide to the four jumping events. It breaks down the high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault into approach, take off and flight, with learning progressions and common fault corrections.

Hugo Badenhorst

Covers the four throwing events from the ground up, explaining the mechanics behind shot put, discus, hammer and javelin and the teaching progressions coaches can use to develop safe, powerful technique.

Pierre Blignaut

A coaching manual for the endurance events, covering distance running biomechanics, energy systems, periodisation and technique for middle distance, long distance, cross country and race walking.

Ian Harries

An illustrated coaching manual focused on sprinting and relays, covering the phases of sprinting, block starts, running technique and the baton exchange and team selection for the 4x100 metre relay.

Athletics Ireland