Most difficult events to learn/master.

the pole vault is not that hard to learn but it is hard to become "good" at. The triple jump if not done perfectly could be tough on the knees and lower legs. I don't like teaching it to young kids for that reason. Matering high hurdles is very difficult. Many of the kids I have tried to teach have never gotten over competition height. I would add the hammer to the list. The strength necessary to control it and the balance to execute it might be too great for them.

Most high school kids never really learn how to throw the discus. I mean even all-state types. We had a ridiculously weak girl throwing 120' last year only because she knew how to use her hips and not rush the throw. If you can really teach the fundamentals to high school kids that's all you'll need to mop up your conference year after year.

Thanks to both. Would you elaborate a little on your thoughts on the pole vault? When & how do you think is a good way to introduce this event to youngsters?