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How to master the art of long jump - AW
Apr 10, 2021 · To be a good long jumper you have be a very capable sprinter. The fastest elite males will be taking off at near to 11 metres a second and females not too far off 10m/sec. At take-off the jumper ...
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The many benefits of getting involved in team sports - AW
Jul 15, 2022 · 1. Physical benefits. The physical benefits of team sports are well-documented. Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, improving cardiovascular health, and reducing the risk of ...
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The art of triple jump - AW
May 16, 2021 · It is often said that the best triple jumpers skim like a stone thrown across water at a shallow angle. This is more or less correct (triple jump style can have an effect) – the hop is performed ...
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The art of javelin throwing - AW
Jun 16, 2021 · It’s not just about throwing. The thing a lot of people don’t appreciate is that the javelin is part jump and part throw. You have an approach just like a jumper and you have an impulse step ...
Sprint start tips and drills - AW
May 20, 2014 · Common starting faults. » Looking up too soon causes the hips to drop as the torso rises. » Over-striding in the first seven steps. » Having the hips behind the front foot when in the set ...
The world 800m record that has stood the test of time - AW
Jul 26, 2023 · Kratochvílová also held the world indoor 400m record with 49.59 for 41 years but Femke Bol of the Netherlands improved it to 49.26 earlier this year. Athing Mu takes 800m gold ahead of Keely ...