Utilizing demonstration from two world-class high jumpers, Coach Robinson shares tips and drills for coaching high jumping. The first tip is to utilize a well-organized training plan and proper conditioning as a base for success. Technically, Robinson believes the approach is the single most important aspect of championship high jumping. All positive outcomes hinge on a proper and powerful approach. Straight ahead running teaches good acceleration mechanics and a natural step bounce. Curve line runs and S runs are also crucial to the approach of the bar. A more difficult drill is the circle run, which teaches the inward lean and is done in both directions. Full approach jumps include several methods that are trial and error for each athlete. The "skip bounce for height" drill introduces blocking mechanics at take off and ground contact. Another teaching tool is the short run jump. These jumps allow the athlete to focus on proper body posture. Proper posture and acceleration through the take off are the focus. Robinson details bar clearance with a simple "double leg flops off the ground" drill. The same drill can be varied by using a box in front of the bar as athletes get accustomed to jumping high in the air from the box. Robinson concludes with his instruction on the full approach jump. Pulling it all together, Robinson concludes this information packed presentation with world-class demonstration of a dozen proper jumps that serve to pull together and illustrate all of the components of Coach Robinson's instruction.

30 minutes. 2007.

featuring demonstrations by Jesse Williams, 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials High Jump Champ (7'7")

For the high jumper looking to take it to a higher level, this DVD is a must-have! Coach Pullins' exceptional instruction includes demonstration from two former USC All American high jumpers, one of which was the NCAA High Jump Champion. Coach Pullins begins with the proper approach and "steps" that includes the Penultimate step, a long short step close to the bar for a lower center of gravity that is essential for successful jumping. Pullins also details how to lean the inside shoulder away form the bar to avoid throwing the shoulders directly into the bar. This pushing away from the bar helps complete the jump. Coach Pullins emphasizes paying attention to speed of contact and emphasizes that success generally comes from the jumper who applies the most force in the shortest period of time. Finally, Pullins focuses on keeping the drive knee to the height of the bar. In all, Pullins shares more than 30 drills to reinforce his teachings. This comprehensive DVD is for the jumper that is serious about Becoming a Champion and ready to go beyond the basics to succeed!

49 minutes. 2007.

Coach Derks shares the techniques and drills that allowed one of his athletes at Cinco Ranch to clear 7' more times than any HS athlete ever. He begins with thoughts on assessing high jump talent and covers the features to look for in a successful jumper. Derks teaches the flop technique and converting horizontal velocity to vertical height at takeoff. Beginning with the start, rock and go, Derks demonstrates the first phase of high jump technique. Other steps include pushing out of the back, transition phase, curve, takeoff, rotation, clearance and landing. Derks provides a comprehensive warm-up program properly prepare an athlete for a successful jump. He starts with a general team warm-up that integrates 11 different body movements. The dynamic flexibility phase of the warm-up covers 14 different drills, followed by 11 running drills. An additional warm-up program is designed to specifically prepare athletes to jump. Yet another set of warm-up exercises is included for pre-meet training, including: visualization, 3-step mock drill, arch drills, continuation curve drill, pop up, scissor jump, short approach and a full approach. Also included: Olympic lift drills, core exercises, hurdle mobility drills, Big 8 training drills, sand pit exercises, hill work and med ball routine.

84 minutes. 2007.

In this four-part DVD, Coach Robinson demonstrates more than 20 drills to increase an athlete's speed and power in the vertical jumps. The four segments in this DVD are warm-up drills, speed drills, power drills and Olympic style lifting. Robinson analyzes the differences between the high jump and pole vault prior to drill work. Proper warm-up includes dynamic flex skills such as the hip circle, front leg swing, lateral swings, eagles, scorpions, inverted and lateral scissors. The warm-up drills are the same for the high jump and pole vault, however the pole is carried in each pole vault drill. The Speed Drill section focuses on building speed down the runway, endurance and acceleration. Robinson includes plyometric drills to develop speed and power. The plyometric jumps focus on stabilization and can be executed with one or two legs and work a different set of muscles for jumpers. Plyometric multi-throws are done with med balls and emphasize a straight back and good posture. This combination of drills and skill development for vertical jumping can greatly improve an athlete's performance.

25 minutes. 2006.

In High Jump, Will Freeman begins with a look at how to determine which athletes are likely to become good high jumpers. He then provides a technical overview of the high jump progressing through the following segments: The Approach, Preparation for Takeoff, Arm Action into Takeoff (single and double arm), Penultimate Step Mechanics, Practicing the Penultimate Step, Takeoff Mechanics, Flight Mechanics and Error Correction. In addition, Freeman spells out a detailed training regiment including the Warm-up, Acceleration Speed, Lifting, Core Strength, General Strength Routines, Pillar Routines, Strength Routines, Medicine Ball Routines, Multi-Jump Exercises and High Jump-specific Drills. For each of these training inventories, Freeman offers detailed routines and drill progressions that you can easily implement into your program.

91 minutes. 2006.