A fun drill for athletes to use to practice their jumping technique is the “Circle Pops Drill” from University of Arkansas assistant coach, Travis Geopfert. High jumpers will target their explosion off the surface of the ground and work on executing a quick takeoff to maximize height.

Circle Pops Drill

Drill Summary: Set up two hurdles about ten yards away from each other, facing the same direction (the sides of the hurdles should be in a line). One by one, athletes take turns running around in a circle and jumping over the hurdles while running in the circle. The focus of the drill is on staying in a lean before jumping and getting off the ground quickly. Go around the circle twice, then have the next athlete begin their rep.

This video came from Championship Productions’ video “Arkansas Track and Field Presents Common Errors and Corrections High Jump.” View other world class Track & Field videos!