Running Drills

Running drills are essential for enhancing sprinting performance by improving technique, timing, and muscle coordination. Renowned sprint coaches have long advocated for the use of drills to perfect sprint mechanics, based on extensive practical experience.

Drills are crucial for developing efficient movement patterns, they help athletes refine their sprinting technique by reinforcing good posture, arm swing, and leg drive. By focusing on specific elements of sprinting in isolation, these drills allow for targeted improvement in key areas like foot placement and hip mobility.

Sprinting drills improve timing by synchronisation of muscle contractions. This leads to improved coordination between the prime movers such as the hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteals and stabilising muscles, resulting in a smoother, more explosive stride. Experts emphasise that the ability to recruit musculature at the right moment in the sprint cycle is a defining factor in top-level performance.

Regular use of these drills enhances neuromuscular coordination. As athletes repeat them, their central nervous system becomes efficient at firing the necessary muscles in the correct sequence, boosting both speed and efficiency. For vaulters, mastering these elements through drills is fundamental to reaching full potential. The integration of sprinting drills with speed development is essential for achieving optimal horizontal velocity. It is highly recommended to explore the content available on this page.

Here is a list of are basic running drills we complete

Ankling	Skipping	Band Skipping	Overhead Dowel Runs
Walking A Drive	Skipping A Drive	Band A Drive	Shoulder Dowel Runs
Walking B Drive	Skipping B Drive	Band B Drive	Straight leg Runs
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