Sprints (shown here with a falling start)
Category
Speed
Outcome
Acceleration - Stride length to be increased over the acceleration period and front-side mechanics are stressed (arms and leg drive)
Cue
Begin the sprint with an aggressive angle of forward lean. Long, powerful strides to accelerate, then run as fast as possible
Why?
Improve acceleration phase and top speed phase
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