Long Jump
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Set out below are some example training sessions for long jump:

Session 1 / 4    
      
 ExerciseNo / SetsRest intervalsObserveSpeed
1Pop-ups32 mins Upright body, leg swith after take off, full leg extension take off leg, full swing of free knee50%
2Pop-ups over hurdles3 to 62 mins Start hurdle low then up a click every time repeated OK50-60%
3Cartoon jumps2 x 32 mins, 3 minsFun.  Full swing of free knee, reach with free knee, body upright throughout75%
 rest115 minsWalk around - no sitting, yes to drinking fluids 
4Run throughs1 x 32 minsNo take off, consistent first 6 steps, upright running without slowing into the board80-90%
     
Session 2 / 4    
      
 ExerciseNo / SetsRest intervalsObserveSpeed
1Jump off 6 steps1 x 32 mins No landing, observe take off for t/off leg action60-70%
2Jump off 8 steps1 x 32 mins Slight increase in speed, observe free knee swing through, chek for full extension of t/off leg & ankle75%
3Jump off 12 steps1 x 32 mins Land the jump, observe all previous points80%
 rest15 minsWalk around - no sitting, yes to drinking fluids 
4Jump off 16 steps1 x 32 mins Can 12 step be repeated and does knee collapse on take off.  Is same height achieved?  Is the run-up pattern maintained.80-90%
     
Session 3 / 4    
      
 ExerciseNo / SetsRest intervalsObserveSpeed
1Depth landings6 @ 1 m1 minno collapse of knees, no outwards or inward movement of knees on landingn/a
2Run through hurdles6 x 10h1 minHigh knees, no sitting, use of arms, knee drives downwards through shin75-95%
3Quick feet6 x 8c1 minMove feet quickly. Coordination.  Always have feet facing front95-100%
 rest15 minsWalk around - no sitting, yes to drinking fluids 
4Ankle circuit4 x 4 x 8c2 mins 4 exercises - double foot; weak foot; strong foot; bound to side & hold.  The 4 exercises are done in this order around and back through 8 cones, then repeated a further three timesn/a
     
Session 4 / 4    
      
 ExerciseNo / SetsRest intervalsObserveSpeed
1Bounding4 x 5 bounds1 mingrass - each time mark how far and try to get further each setn/a
2Hop bounds3 x 5 each foot1 min5 hops and into pitn/a
3RR - LL3 x 21 min3 goes and into pitn/a
 rest15 minsWalk around - no sitting, yes to drinking fluids 
4RR - L 6 x 12 mins into pitn/a