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Long jump for Littlies
Long jump for Littlies
Long jump for Littlies
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Long jump for Littlies

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Parents everywhere know the frustration of seeing a child's talent - and not knowing how to correctly and succesfully guide the child towards eventual athletic participation and success. This small book is a pre-coaching tool with appropriate preparation for children from 6 years of age

LanguageEnglish
PublisherIlse Ferreira
Release dateMay 2, 2012
ISBN9781476301907
Long jump for Littlies
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Ilse Ferreira

Writer with a career spanning more than 30 years, encompassing journalism, PR writing, and editing. First book published in 2009 (Jacana Fanele Imprint): Italian Footprints in SA in English and Italian (Sulle Orme Degli italiani in Sudafrica).

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    Long jump for Littlies - Ilse Ferreira

    Long jump for Littlies

    By Ilse Ferreira

    Published by Ilse Ferreira at Smashwords

    Copyright 2012 Ilse Ferreira

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Contents

    The beginning

    Remember these basics:

    - Consistency

    - Moderation

    - Rest

    Valuable principles:

    - Goals

    - Mechanics

    - Variety

    - Nutrition

    - Recreation

    - Rest

    Sports Fitness:

    - Endurance

    - Strength

    - Flexibility

    - Speed

    Specialisation:

    Long jump

    Testing a child’s ability

    4 major components of long jumping

    - The run

    - Preparing for the jump

    - The take-off

    - The landing

    - The flight

    Warm-up exercises

    Exercise drills

    A note of caution

    The beginning

    Training budding young athletes – even the littlies - should rest on sound principles. Although this guideline cannot replace proper training by a qualified coach, its aim is to help parents or teachers who want

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