Penultimate and Takeoff Mechanics in the Long Jump by Tom Tellez

This is a 5 minute clip from the DVD titled, Penultimate and Takeoff Mechanics in the Long Jump. The video was shot at the HPC ELITETRACK Gold Medal Clinic held at the 2008 Olympic Trials. In this video, legendary coach, Tom Tellez, teaches the mechanics that made Carl Lewis and many others to elite status in the long jump. This and other great DVDs are available at http://hpcsport.com/store

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Sports

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• hpc
• hpcsport
• long jump
• tom tellez
• carl lewis
• penultimate
• track and field
• biomechanics

[jumptothemacs]

is the penultimate step also flat? or toe?

[HPCsport]

@jumptothemacs It should also be flat.

[loneguitar14]

honestly this guy seems unintelligent. learn some physics and choose your words right.

[HPCsport]

@loneguitar14 Are you aware that many people consider him to be one of the smartest track coaches of all time and one who has revolutionized the long jump and sprints through his understanding of science.

[HPCsport]

@asianrapper209 Most of the time yes but there are other ways in which you can accomplish the same goal. 

[HPCsport]

@asianrapper209 You should roll through the penultimate step with no deceleration. The steps may sound fast but should not be stomping.

[asianrapper209]

@HPCsport Sorry to bother you again with another question, HPCsport, but I was just wondering, what is the rhythm/sound of a correct takeoff? I'm understanding the need for a penultimate now; I'm just still a bit confused as to what it's really like. None of the jumpers on my team utilize a penultimate, so go figure lolz..

Thanks again for your time!

[Raptorel]

This is an excellent video, he's absolutely right about everything he says.