Athletics Day is Fast Approaching

The Senior School Athletics will be held in Week 3 of next term. Here are some tips to help you with your practices. See if you can get down to school in the weekends or over the holidays to get in some extra practise.

Shot Put and Discus:

• Point your front arm and your eyes to where you want to throw
• Use the power from your legs to push the shot put further

Long Jump:

• Have a fast run up to the pit
• Practice jumping off one foot and landing on two feet
• Throw your arms up in the air as you jump to help push you forward

High Jump:

• Run up from the side of the mat, not straight on to it
• Kick your toes up high, leading with your front leg
• Remember to land on your feet
• You can practice your scissor kick at home. Try it on a trampoline!

Sprints and Relays:

• Look straight ahead throughout the whole race
• Pump your arms and make your hands slice straight through the air
• Lean forward at the finish line

Remember:

You can't throw without your legs and

you can't jump without your arms!!