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: Hip strength & mobility. Quick Coaching Cues Knee up, toe up Lift thigh to hip height Common Mistakes Not lifting the knee up high enough Point the toe down Questions/Comments?
Purpose: Teaches knee lift and turn-over speed. Quick Coaching Cues Move opposite arm with the opposite leg Stand tall Lift thigh to hip height Knee up, toe up. Keep the toe pulled up throughout the cycling movement. Common Mistakes Moving same arm with the same leg Not driving the knee up high enough Point the … Read more
High Knee March (in-place) Purpose: Teaches and reinforces knee drive and sprint specific coordination & rhythm. Quick Coaching Cues Move opposite arm with the opposite leg Stand tall Lift thigh to a 90 degree hip position Common Mistakes Moving same arm with the same leg Not driving the knee up high enough Not maintaining control … Read more
Purpose: Teaches/reinforces proper foot contact for power & speed. Develops elasticity. Quick Coaching Cues Make sure the arms are moving in rhythm with the hops. Stay on the balls of the foot. Hop for quickness and rhythm, not vertical height. Common Mistakes Landing flat-footed Arms not moving in coordination with the hops Questions / Comments?
Purpose: Improve arm swing for running and sprinting Quick Coaching Cues Sit up tall, don’t slouch Swing the arms from the shoulders, not just the elbows Relax the shoulders Common Mistakes Not pulling the elbows back during the arm swing. You want the hands to go from the hips to the chin, in a full … Read more
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