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Expert: Casey Patten - 3/25/2002


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What is the best way to get young jumpers to establish a consistant approach and how many steps do you recommend for the long and triple jumps-especially for athletes in the 13-15 age group  

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With my college jumpers, I use a 16 step approach for my average jumpers, more for better ones.  For junior high kids, I'd use a 14 step approach with a check mark at 4 steps.  If they're on there, they should be close on the board.  The only way to develop consistency is to practice approaches at least twice a week.  
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Casey Patten

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I can answer questions on sprint/middle distance races, long and triple jump, relays and hurdles. Not as competent with the throws or high jump and pole vault, but always willing to work on it.

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Experience in the area Ran track all through high school (sprints, hurdles, long, triple) with 3 Minnesota state meet appearances and 3 years at an NAIA college (200 - 1000M, 4X400 and 4X800 relay, long jump). Coached at La Crescent high school in Minnesota(sprints, hurdles, relays). Currently serving as the sprint coach at Concorida College, Moorhead, MN. Education/Credentials BS, Doane College Working toward MS(Human Performance) at U of Wisconsin, LaCrosse Awards and Honors All-Conference, All-State (4 years) in high school. All-American honorable mention (2 years) in college.

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