Speed Improvement Focus: FOOT SPACING GUIDELINES FOR THE 40-YARD DASH

FOOT SPACING GUIDELINES FOR THE 40-YARD DASH

Three slightly different approaches are worthy of testing for team sport athletes to determine which method produces the fastest 40-yard dash time or fastest 5-20 yard time for interior linemen in football and players in other sports where very short sprints are critical. The key factor is to find the technique that allows you to reach maximum speed as quickly as possible. A 4-point track stance is preferred for each method although a 3-point stance could also be used.

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