Watch as Coach David Wanta discusses and shows practice video of the 3rd phase of the triple jump. This phase is similar to the long jump and Coach highlights 5 key points of the takeoff. He emphasizes keeping the head up with a big chest. The 1st drill involves taking off using a springboard with Coach reviewing the plant, knee drive, short levers, and the leg's follow through. The 2nd drill is the sit-up pull throughs progression that simulates the ending of the long jump.
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