Complete Book of Jumps - Softcover

Jacoby, Ed; Fraley, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873226739 ISBN 13: 9780873226738

Publisher: Human Kinetics, 1995

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher

"A sound coaching aid that has the same principles 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

"For those who are not fortunate enough to have Coach Jacoby or Coach Fraley as their own personal coach, this book is the next best thing."

Cindy Greiner Olympian, Heptathlon

"I would recommend coaches at all levels read this book. It points out the field event techniques that make champions and, more importantly, what techniques must be emphasized for success in each event."

Mel Rosen Men’s Head Coach, 1992 U.S. Olympic Team

"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 Committee Head Track and Field Coach, Gustavus Adolphus College

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0873226739
• ISBN 13: 9780873226738
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160