TRIPLE JUMP
The first phase of the triple jump is the hop phase
Hopping
Start with easy hopping and progress to more aggressive hopping for distance
Sample Drills for the Triple Jump Hop
5 short single leg hops (12”-16” inches per jump)
3 intermediate single leg hops (24”-30 inches per jump)
Bounding
The bound or step phase is the second part of the triple jump
Sample Drills for the Triple Jump Step or Bound
Walk into alternate leg bounding x20 meters
Jog into alternate leg bounding x20 meters
Hopping and Bounding Combinations
As the triple jumper develops the technical skills in each phase, combination
drills can be used
Sample Drills for the Triple Jump Hop and Bound
Walk into 3 single leg hops, followed by alternate leg bounding x20 meters
Jog into 3 single leg hops, followed by alternate leg bounding x20 meters
Bounding and Long Jump
Linking together the last two phases of the triple jump is an important technical
link
Sample Drills for the Triple Jump Bound and Long Jump
Walk into alternate leg bounding x15-20 meters, followed by long jump into the
sand
Jog into alternate leg bounding x15-20 meters, followed by long jump into the
sand
read more about long jump technique
Triple Jump Sequence
Bring all three phases of the triple together in proper sequence
4 steps into three hops, three bounds, followed by long jump into the sand
4 steps into three hops, one bound, followed by long jump into the sand
Short Approach Triple Jump
6 step triple jump
8 step triple jump
TRIPLE JUMP COACHING POINTS DURING EACH
PHASE
Drive forward with the body displacing on the takeoff of each phase
Swing the free leg to prepare for the next phase
Ground contact should be slightly in front of the body
Land with toe up with a good heel strike
Roll from the heel onto the toe during takeoff
Run tall, jump tall
Keep the each triple jump phase equal