Sprinting 101
Sprinting is a skill and just like all other skills it can be broken down into smaller pieces. Athletes these days are rarely exposed to the smaller pieces of sprinting forcing them to skip ahead developing habits that are not only ineffective but potentially increase the chance of injury.
Adding these 3 moves into your daily routine/warm ups will help you learn the pattern and positions needed for sprinting.
A Series, Part 1 | A-walk
The main focus here is to first establish an upright posture. While standing tall the athlete will lift their knee simply by flexing with the "Hip Flexors" and then placing the foot back down under their hips, NOT out in front.
Start in place and once the pattern and posture can be maintained then slowly move forward.
- Placing your hands on your hips so that you can fill the engagement can provide athletes with better feedback.
3 sets of 10 steps each leg
A Series, Part 2 | A-March
The main focus here is to first establish an upright posture. While standing tall the athlete will lift their knee simply by flexing with the "Hip Flexors" and then placing the foot back down under their hips, NOT out in front. The biggest difference is the speed at which you place you foot down on the ground.
Start in place and once the pattern and posture can be maintained then slowly move forward.
- Placing your hands on your hips so that you can fill the engagement can provide athletes with better feedback.
3 sets of 10 steps each leg
A Series, Part 3 | A-Skip
This drill requires more rhythm and coordination. Start out with a simple pogo hop to establish the rhythm and once you have established control you can adjust the tempo.
Start in place and once the pattern and posture can be maintained then slowly move forward. Think about landing one foot after landing on both feet.
- Placing your hands on your hips so that you can fill the engagement can provide athletes with better feedback.
3 sets of 10 steps each leg