Sprinting: Pulling it all together
In previous posts we have talked about different aspects of sprinting. We covered the foot contacting the ground, bringing the heel up to the hip to shorten the lever, and we talked...
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Sprinting: Teaching frontside mechanics
In previous posts we have talked about sprinting starting from the ground and what the feet are doing. We covered the need to bring the heel to the hip to help us...
Sprinting: Bringing the Heel to the Hip
In a previous post we talked about the fact that sprinting starts with the feet. While that is true, a sprinting athlete has to do something with their feet beyond just have...
Sprinting Starts with the Feet
Sprinting starts with the feet. When a sprinting athlete lifts their foot, they will “cast” their foot. This refers to dorsiflextion at the ankle and picking up the big toe. During sprinting,...
Controversial Speed Training Thoughts
Speed training can often be a controversial topic and I frequently add fuel to this fire on Twitter. Clearly it’s important for athletes to be able to run fast, but we often...