Speed Improvement Focus: SPRINT MECHANICS REVISITED

SPRINT MECHANICS REVISITED

By Jeff L. Hoskisson
Assistant Track Coach
Western Michigan University

What makes one sprinter faster than another? Much of the discussion today centers around the different training methods used to achieve faster speeds. One area that we need to make sure we understand before talking about what kinds of activities we need to be using in practice is mechanics. What does the sprinter need to be doing during the stride to make them more efficient and faster?

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