Summary
In this three-videotape series, America's top coaches introduce the fundamental skills and techniques used in each track and field event. Produced in conjunction with The Athletics Congress (now U.S. Track and Field), the Coaching by the Experts series covers running events, jumping events, and throwing events on separate videotapes.
With the help of slow-motion and stop-action photography, all three videos
- show athletes how to perform the specific skills and use the correct technique for each event,
- point out common mistakes in each event, and
- provide drills to correct these mistakes.
Track and Field Throwing Events provides teaching progressions for the shot put, discus, hammer throw, and javelin. With Tom Pagani, head coach at California State-Fresno, providing commentary, this 45-minute video takes viewers step by step through the individual components of each event. For the shot put, discus, and hammer throw, athletes learn proper footwork, body rotation, weight distribution and balance, and release. The javelin segment demonstrates the approach, throwing motion, and release.
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running, racewalking and cross country. It is the United States' member of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, the world governing body for Athletics, as well as a Group A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Through their nationwide membership of more than 2,500 clubs, schools, colleges, universities, and other organizations interested in track and field, long-distance running, and racewalking, USATF promotes programs of training and competition for men and women and boys and girls of all ages; protects the interests and eligibility of its some 125,000 member-athletes; and establishes and maintains the sports' rules of competition. The USATF is comprised of 56 member Associations.
USA Track & Field's mission is to continue its leadership role as the world's preeminent national governing body in Athletics-from the grassroots to the elite level. It will provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to pursue excellence in long-distance running, racewalking, and track and field in the USA. USA Track & Field is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
