Purpose: General hamstring strength. Quick Coaching Cues Stand with tall posture. Bring your heel to your hand or as close as you can. If this is too easy, try regular butt kicks. Common Mistakes Trying to “run in place”. You don’t have to do this movement fast. Forcing the heel to the hand. If you … Read more
Purpose: Hip ABDuction and ADDuction engagement/general strength. Quick Coaching Cues Get into a slight squat position. Step side to side with both feet. Keep your chest facing forward. Common Mistakes Legs too straight, squat down some. Only stepping to the side with one leg, move both feet side to side. Changing levels. Squat down and … Read more
Purpose: Develop core stability. Engage deep core muscles. Quick Coaching Cues Keep lower back pressed to the floor. Don’t rush the movement. Try to create space under your waist band by pulling your navel in toward your spine. Common Mistakes Rushing the movement. Not keeping the core intentionally engaged throughout the movement. Allowing the lower … Read more
Purpose: Trunk mobility, transverse plane movement through the core. Quick Coaching Cues Feet shoulder width apart or slightly wider. Keep knees “soft”, slightly bent. If you have access to a broom stick or pvc, try this variation: Stick Mobility Trunk Twist Common Mistakes Pivoting the feet. Keep the feet planted. Locking out the knees. Keep … Read more
Purpose: Aerobic fitness, hip strength, and running form foundation development Quick Coaching Cues Coordinate the arms and legs. Move opposite arm with opposite leg. Keep a tall posture *For runners/sprinters (when the knee lifts up, also lift the toes up). Common Mistakes Moving the same arm with the same side leg. Pointing the toe down … Read more
Purpose: Aerobic fitness Quick Coaching Cues Coordinate the arms and legs. When the legs go out, the arms go up. Keep foot contact at the mid foot versus being flat-footed. Do the modified version if needed. Common Mistakes Moving the arms down when the feet go out. Landing flat footed. Questions/Comments?
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