S&C Sprints with Falling Start

Sprints with Falling Start Improve 0-5m acceleration phase

Category

Speed

Outcome

Acceleration - Stride length to be increased over the acceleration period and front-side mechanics are stressed (arms and leg drive)

Cue

Fall in to the sprint with an aggressive angle of forward lean. Find the balance between stumbling for the first few steps and "easy" and find the balance point.

Why?

Improve 0-5m acceleration phase

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