Training Tips
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Improve A Sprinters Starting Blocks Reaction Time
This reaction start drill is used to help athletes improve on the reaction time. The athlete does not come up into the full set position. Engaging the core w...
Proper Hamstring Warm Up: High Kick Drill
This is a high kick drill, a drill used to loosen the hamstring muscles. The athlete should reach the opposite arm to the opposite straight leg, touch the to...
Proper Sprint Mechanics: Wall Fire Drill
This wall fire sprint drill teaches athletes good sprint mechanics in the drive phase as well as top end sprinting. Keep the knee up, the heel pulled up unde...
A Proper Cool Down Routine is Essential to Any Training Plan
This foam roller routine on the IT band is critical in creating and developing quality health throughout the season. A tight IT band is very detrimental to a...
Determining An Athletes Pole Vault Approach: 8 Step Approach Development
This video teaches you how to determine the distance of your 8 step short approach run for the pole vault. The athlete is going to pick a starting point on t...
How To Set Up Starting Blocks For Sprinters and Hurdlers
This video teaches a sprinter how to set up blocks for a block start appropriately. The athlete sets the front of the base of the blocks approximately one fo...
Sprint Drill Mechanics: 30 Meter Cycle Accelerations
This 30 meter cycle accelerations (or ankling) teaches proper sprint mechanics at all levels in track and field. The athlete should keep the toe pulled into ...
Teaching Proper Trail Leg Technique for Hurdlers: Right and Left Leg Wall Hurdle Drills
This wall drill teaches the proper mechanics of a right leg trail leg. The athlete leans into the wall, taking the right foot back, then brings right knee to...