--- product_id: 4337094 title: "Fundamentals of Track and Field, Second Edition" price: "€ 61.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4337094-fundamentals-of-track-and-field-second-edition store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Olympic-level coaching insights 300+ detailed illustrations Safety-first training methods Fundamentals of Track and Field, Second Edition **Price:** € 61.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏃‍♂️ Elevate your coaching game with Olympic precision and unbeatable clarity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fundamentals of Track and Field, Second Edition - **How much does it cost?** € 61.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4337094-fundamentals-of-track-and-field-second-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Coach Like a Pro:** Insider tips from Olympic athlete Gerry Carr elevate your training game. - • **Master Every Event:** Step-by-step drills from sprints to steeplechase unlock your coaching potential. - • **Visual Learning Power:** Nearly 300 high-quality illustrations make complex techniques crystal clear. - • **Safety Meets Performance:** Built-in safety guidelines ensure a secure and confident coaching environment. - • **Error-Proof Your Technique:** Troubleshooting tables help fix common mistakes fast and effectively. ## Overview Fundamentals of Track and Field, Second Edition by Gerry A. Carr is a comprehensive coaching guide featuring over 300 detailed illustrations, step-by-step instructions for all track and field events, and expert tips from a former Olympic athlete. Designed for new and experienced coaches alike, it emphasizes safety, technique troubleshooting, and progressive skill development to help athletes reach their peak performance. ## Description Teaching correct techniques in track and field can be a challenge, especially for less experienced coaches and physical educators. The broad range of knowledge required to teach and coach so many varied events makes track and field one of the most technically complex sport areas to master. Fundamentals of Track and Field simplifies the learning and teaching process with clear, progressive instruction. Coaches and physical educators will find the book especially useful, answering common questions such as, "What sequence of lead-ups and drills should be used?" and "How do I make my teaching and coaching environment as safe as possible?" Written by former Olympic athlete and veteran coach Gerry Carr, this book presents valuable information for teaching and coaching every track and field event, including such frequently excluded events as the 400-meter hurdles, steeplechase, triple jump, hammer throw, and race walking. For each event, the book provides: - step-by-step instructions progressing from basic skills to intermediate techniques; - practice drills to learn and master each essential skill; - troubleshooting tables that list common technique errors and corrections; - coaching tips to improve instruction and organization; and - safety suggestions, performance standards, and assessment tools. Accompanying the written material are nearly 300 high-quality illustrations that show correct technique in sequential detail for each event. Plus, throughout this attractive, reader-friendly book, you'll find special coaching tips to highlight key points. Fundamentals of Track and Field is the best book on the basics in each event. It is the starting point for all those who dream of one day winning a gold medal. Review: Good buy for new coaches. - This book is great for new coaches. It is filled with great general information as well as all-important drills/games for teaching kids track and field. Review: One of the best books on Track and Field - This book is one of the best out there on Track and Field coaching. I recommend it to all , especially to the young and inexperienced coaches. Raynold John ## Features - Author(s): Gerry A. Carr - Published: 7-15-1999 - SHK01270 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,647,376 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #386 in Track & Field Sports #1,579 in Running & Jogging (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 52 Reviews | ## Images ![Fundamentals of Track and Field, Second Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cXKEcs2SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good buy for new coaches. *by T***Y on April 25, 2021* This book is great for new coaches. It is filled with great general information as well as all-important drills/games for teaching kids track and field. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books on Track and Field *by R***N on March 30, 2014* This book is one of the best out there on Track and Field coaching. I recommend it to all , especially to the young and inexperienced coaches. Raynold John ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Senior coach *by F***H on November 28, 2011* Excellent reference. Author has produced a worthy contribution to this sport. Very good text and for most of the diagrams. In many diagrams I dis-agree with how the lead-leg ankle-angles at take-off and landing are illustrated. Hammer section shows sequences with serious technical errors. 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