LONG JUMP USE MATS TO IMPROVE TAKE-OFF 1

-------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS VIDEO In this video coach John Shepherd (http://www.johnshepherdfitness.com/blog) talks through and showcases how he uses mat drills to teach and develop the long jump take-off. For this video the mats are placed on the 3rd last and final step (although other permutations are possible - see a future video). The take-off is crucial for the long jump and it needs to be set up on the preceding steps - otherwise it's too late. --------------------------------------- VIDEO TIMELINE 0.15sec Intro 1.03min Why mats work 4.06min Varying the mat spacing 4.40 How to use mat drills 5.57 More on mat spacings 6.13 When should you use mat drills 8.00 The Jumper - what's it all about? -------------------------------------- ▶️ Affiliate Links & Products ➡️➡️ ANTEPES MUSCLE RUNNERS GET 10% off! https://antepes.com/JOHNSHEPHERD ➡️ GREAT READS! 101 Youth Athletics Drills by Me!!! https://amzn.to/3PK5iQo Triple Jump TrailBlazers Book By Benns & Harvey https://amzn.to/3LxgPjg The Horizontal Jumps: Planning for Long Term Development: Volume 1 Paperback By Nick Newman https://amzn.to/3EMETuV Great Kit ➡️ Speed Bands https://amzn.to/3EMA5FR ----------------------------------------- ————————————————- FREELAP TIMING SYSTEM If you are interested in finding more about this highly portable and accurate to 2/1000th sec timing system including prices, then please contact John [email protected] SEE ALSO    • Freelap Timing System: A Coach's Perspecti...   For a short video on the system. --------------------------------------- John Shepherd is an ex Team GB long jumper and now coach to top athletes of all ages... from English Schools Champions, to European junior Champions to senior internationals. He's coached for the England team. John is also an author having written eight books on fitness & sports training and hundreds of training articles....