The Triple Jump Encyclopedia

This is truly an encyclopedia of knowledge about one of the
most physically and technically demanding events in track & field. The
spectrum of requirements including speed, rhythm, explosive power, maximum
strength and finely tuned technique are presented here along with much more. I
have had this book since it was first published in 1977. My original is worn
and dog-eared from constant use. For me it was a resource beyond the triple
jump. It was really a handbook of all I needed for power, speed, and technical
development for all the events in track & field.

The authors Larry Knuth, a fellow Fresno State Bulldog and
Ernie Bullard, formerly head coach at San Jose Sate (Where he succeeded the
great Bud Winter) and USC are both great coaches who share the thoroughness of
their overall approach and practical orientation in this book. Everything is
covered, nothing is left out: history & background of the event, how to
coach in general and the triple specifically, obviously a thorough mechanical
analysis of the event, how to start a beginner, technical fouls and their correction,
how to improve strength, speed, skill and flexibility, the various schools of
triple jumping. There is some really neat material from training expert John
Jesse and a good review of Bud Winters sprint drills. There is also an amazing
center foldout sequence of Victor Saneyev – poetry in motion. A bonus available
now with the book, certainly not available in 1977, is a CDROM with the some of
the greatest triple jumpers of all time.

In August I had lunch with Larry Knuth when I was in
California. He told me there was 150 copies left of the last printing still
available. I feel this book is as valuable and some areas more available than when
it was first published. It is a window into another era, an era that offers us
as much knowledge today and a valuable historical context. To purchase the book go to: www.gocollegetrack.com  It is $25.00 not including postage and handling. It also comes
with a 17 min. DVD of TJ greats including Edwards, Butts, Wellman, Oliveria,
Perez, Saneyev, etc.

For you track coaches, Larry Knuth just completed, in spring
2010 a monumental work called California Community College Track &
Filed Hall of Champions. Available at www.gocollegetrack.com  It is a history of California junior college
track & field. He honors the state champions, notable performers and
Olympians who competed for California junior colleges. It also honors the great
coaches who coached there. Reading it brought back a flood of memories. If you love
track and field you will love this book. Thanks Larry for all the work you put
into this and your contributions to the sport of track & field.