Sprint technique
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Tony Holler is a track and field coach and a football and basketball physical trainer. He works at Plainfield North High School. He is also a member of the Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and co-director of the Track Football Consortium with Chris Korfist. Tony Holler is the author of the “Feed the Cats” training method.…
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Does the toe drag make you faster and should you use it to improve your speed? In this post you’ll learn: What the toe drag is (and why most sprinters get it wrong). Why and when it’s used by olympic sprinters. Some tips that will help you decide if you should implement the toe drag…
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If you want to run faster, you have to apply more force down to the ground. One of the best ways to maximize your force production is to develop great frontside mechanics. So what are frontside mechanics? How are they different from backside mechanics? Can you gain one and lose another? Which one do you want? What does that all…
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What are the key differences between the A-Skip and the B-Skip? Former Olympian and world record holder Wille Banks has all the answers. Whether you’re a sprinter or a jumper, these drills are essential for developing proper ground contact and technique. Most coaches focus on the leg action, but the real key to sprinting faster…
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If you want to run faster, mastering the start is non-negotiable. In this post, we uncover the crucial techniques of pushing with the front leg and pulling with the back leg to achieve triple extension, a quick first step and optimal separation right from the get-go. This foundational strategy is key to unleashing explosive power…
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