High Jump Technique
Elements of the Approach: High jumpers mostly use an approach that begins as a straight run and finishes as a curve. The reason for the final part of the run being curved is to movel the body over the bar. The approach's length all depends on how able and mature the athlete is. Some jumpers use two check marks in the approach - One is located from 10-16 feet out on a line from the near standard. This mark tells where to start the straight portion of the approach. The faster the jumper, the further out this mark. The second check mark locates the start of the run.

The Takeoff:
General Concepts The jumper's main concern should be to maintain a lean inward and pressure outward as long as possible through takeoff. The high jumper should attempt to takeoff vertically and allow the force developed to move the jumper over the bar. A common error is jumping into the bar or leaning into the bar at takeoff. Through the final strides, proper posture should be maintained.

Holding the Discus

• Place palm flat on the discus with the first knuckle over the edge of the discus.
• Index finger should bisect the discus.
• Place slight pressure on the discus with thumb.
• Let the arm hand down and swing the arm around at different angels
• to allow the beginner to feel that centrifugal force will keep the discus in the hand.

Standing Throws

• Left shoulder facing the direction of the throw.
  
• Start with the discus in front on the left shoulder on the left hand.
• Swing.
  
• Pivot the right foot hard, turning the right heel out while pushing the right hip to the front.
• Emphasize that the center of gravity stays over the right foot.

The Full Throw

• The athlete stands at the rear of the circle, facing away from the direction of the throw.
  
• Start in a balanced position and shift the weight to the left in order to initiate the turn.
  
• At the same time the weight is shifted to the left, the right foot must be picked up and swept around to the middle of the circle.
  
• Steps to achieve this: Walk through the turn. Walk through while emphasizing balance on the left leg at the back and on the right leg in the middle. As above, but with knees flexed. Gradually add speed.

Shot Put Technique

• First the athlete grips the shot, finds the right stance, crouches, glides or shifts, throws, and delivers.
  To find the right grip: the shot should rest on the base of the fingers, spread the fingers out and push the shot against the neck, close to the chin.

• To find the right stance have your right foot flat, free arm closed, shoulders and arms parallel, and eyes focused 10 feet back.

• Crouching includes: Lowering body weight onto your right leg, keeping your left knee inwards next to the right, and achieve a strong, low and closed position.

• Gliding or shifting includes: Driving hard with the whole right foot, Extending your left leg in a strong manner with a small diagonal movement towards the shot board. At the same time, extend the right leg, pull it under and open up your hips, but make sure your shoulders are closed.

• When throwing the right leg pivots and pushes your hips to the front, as your weight transfers from the rear leg to the front leg. Your left arm bends, drives downward and then back. Your left arm can stay up level with your shoulders and still help in blocking. Along with your left leg straightening, your moving left arm forms a block on your left side. Your throwing arm pushes at the last moment because of your leg and hip action. Keep your eyes focused on elbow of the throwing arm to prevent your head from pulling away.

• When releasing keep your elbow high and in line with the shot. Make a sharp wrist snap with your right hand whose thumb is pointed down. Punch with your arm and flip with your wrist. After releasing, the right leg shifts to the front to check your forward motion.

The javelin has a specific throwing techniques which includes finding the right grip, establishing a run, releasing the javelin,and the athletes recovery. The grip much like the shot put grip is very important. The javelin is held horizontally at or near level to your body.

Once a grip is established, you start to run. Most javelin throwers use 8 to 14 strides in their run while maintaing control. As you begin to release your javelin, use a straight pullback of your arm.

Release the javelin as your left leg hits the ground after your 8 to 14 strides and count 1-2-3-4-5. Rotate your shoulders to the side. Keep your hips at about 45 degrees. While releasing keep these tips in mind: Keep your eyes straight ahead, keep the point of javelin near your head, be aggressive, especially on count three, keep your palm up, and make sure your shoulders/hips are separated.

Make sure your elbow comes through high and over your shoulder line. Your throwing shoulder is like a handle on a whip. Your release occurs near your front foot and as high as possible.