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Science for Sport Podcast

174: How World Class Coaches Train Athletes To Maximise Speed And Acceleration

Jul 31, 2023
45:47

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  • To improve acceleration, athletes can engage in a variety of drills and exercises such as pogo skips, straight leg scissors, and resisted running drills.
  • Training for top speed involves focusing on maintaining an upright running posture, optimizing leg exchange and ground contact, and incorporating upright drills, running over wickets, and flying runs to achieve efficient mechanics.

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Improving Acceleration

To improve acceleration, athletes can engage in a variety of drills and exercises. Starting with upright drills like pogo skips and straight leg scissors helps create stiffness and teach proper leg switching. Then, incorporating resisted running drills such as three-step and five-step drills can enhance force production. The session can be concluded with acceleration gains, including short sprints and contrasted reps of resisted and un-resisted runs.

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