111. Long Jump: Technique and Teaching

With Boo Schexnayder

Learn the key positions, movements, progressions, and cues for every phase of the long jump.

~6 Hrs. Duration

33 Pages of Course Materials

12 Knowledge Retention Checks

ENROLL

This course is also in the Horizontal Jumps Bundle.

Syllabus

01

The Approach

Learn how to tailor approach length to skill level, determine the best takeoff foot, and navigate the four critical phases — start, drive, continuation, and transition — for a powerful and controlled long jump performance.

02

Checkmark Systems

In long jump, checkmark systems are essential for ensuring accuracy and consistency in the athlete's approach. This section will discuss the athlete's checkmark and the coach's checkmark.

03

Approach Assembly

Learn the methodical process of assembling a consistent and effective long jump approach, starting with technical buildups on the track and culminating in seamless execution on the runway.

04

The Preparation Phase

The preparation phase in the long jump involves movements just before takeoff that enable the jumper to create vertical forces.

05

The Takeoff Phase

The Takeoff Phase in the long jump is critical for both generating the vertical lift necessary for the jump and preserving the key technical elements established in the approach.

06

The Flight Phase

The Flight Phase of the long jump follows the takeoff and is characterized by the jumper's body being in the air. During this phase, the path of the body’s center of mass is determined by the takeoff mechanics, and while the flight path itself cannot be altered, managing body movements and rotations can help optimize landing positions.

07

Teaching Preparation, Takeoff, and Flight Phase

In this section, we will discuss teaching methods for the preparation, takeoff, and flight phases of the long jump.

08

The Landing Phase

The landing phase of the long jump is crucial for maximizing jump distance and ensuring a smooth, controlled landing. Effective landing involves managing body rotation, maintaining posture, and timing movements correctly. Key technical considerations include the control of forward rotation, proper arm sweep, and positioning of the legs and torso.

Meet Your Instructor

Boo Schexnayder

Irving “Boo” Schexnayder is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities in training design. Over his 40-year career, Schexnayder has been part of 13 NCAA Championship teams and coached 26 individual NCAA Champions, 18 Olympians, and 7 World Championship medalists.

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Each Course Includes

  • Lifetime Access

    Purchase once, access forever.

  • Self-Paced Learning

    Progress through video lessons and complete knowledge retention checks at your own pace.

  • Expert Video Instruction

    Learn from proven track & field veterans with experience as educators, directors, and coaches at every level of the sport.

  • Downloadable Materials

    Support long-term learning with notes, guides, charts, and other materials.

  • Knowledge Retention Checks

    Complete each course confidently with interactive assessments that reinforce key concepts.

  • Certificate of Achievement

    Showcase your knowledge to managers, peers, and administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • No, you can choose to enroll at any time you’d like, and take however much time you want to; the course will always be there for whatever timeline suits you. 

  • Yes and no– it is not possible to download the video lessons, but you can download all PDF materials. 

  • There is no time limit to your login, and you can go back and look at any part of the course you want at any time. 

  • You must show that you have an understanding of the material by achieving a mark of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Retention Checks– but don’t worry, you can take those Knowledge Retention Checks more than one time if need be.

  • For any course content, we encourage you to write the questions in the Ascent Track Discord in each class section. For any technical issues, you can contact us at support@ascenttrackclinics.com


  • Along with LSU jumps coach Todd Lane, instructor Boo Schexnayder breaks down all phases of the long jump event in detail, using video demonstrations to clearly illustrate every key position and movement. Get step-by-step teaching progressions and cues for every phase of the event.

    Also included are tips for teaching technique, managing approach accuracy, assembling an approach from scratch, using checkmarks, improving landings, and many other topics. This class also includes and identifies special high-level technical sections that make it a great resource for every level of long jumper.

    This course features archived video content that can now only be found here in this course, while the study notes and knowledge retention checks are new materials that are unique to this course.