In this coaching video, Director of Education Mark Watts discusses some basic acceleration drill progressions for a team setting while elitefts intern Hunter Winans demonstrates.
One of the most difficult tasks for any coach working with non-track athletes is implementing drills that will carry over to enhances performance on the field or court. This video will provide some various starting drills to increase acceleration.
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Falling Starts
1. Flat Footed
2. On Toes
3. Knee Hug
4. Partner Assisted
5. Partner Assisted Knee-Hug (not shown)
6. Partner Resisted & Release (not shown)
7. Jump Back
Prone Start Series
1. 90 Degree Push-Up
2. 90 Degree Push-Up with Leg Reset
3. 90 Degree Push-Up with Leg Swing
Lateral Starts
1. Parallel Stance Review
2. Kneeling Start
3. SL RDL Start
4. Skater Jump Starts
Testing Starts
1. Set-Up
2. Shin Angles
3. Weight Distribution
Testing Athletes
1. Measure Stride Length
2. Use Video
3. Race
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