Sprinting Technique | How to Perform Standing Starts (aka 2 Point Starts)

See sample lessons & learn more: https://outperformsports.com/product/smarter-strength-and-athletic-development/Learn how to sprint faster with proper standing starts aka 2 point starts. Brent Salazar (NFL/USTA strength and conditioning coach) teaches how to boost your speed and power with optimal technique and set up. Athlete demonstrator Reshard Langford (former NFL Safety). When it comes to speed development, dialing in your start is critical. If you're a track and field athlete that races out of the blocks, understanding how to perform a proper standing start is still important. This is because the typical sprinter can only get about 8-10 good block starts during a practice session before fatigue sets in and technique starts to diminish. So developing proper 2,3 and 4 point starts are a key component of training.Most athletes perform all of their accelerations from a quarter squat/standing start position. Whether you're a football or soccer player that needs acceleration and speed to get to the ball, a baseball player running from first or a basketball player taking off on a fast break, powerful and quick standing starts are essential. Great athletes have great standing starts.In this video you'll learn the proper setup and foot position, upper and lower body technique as well as practice tips and complimentary training ideas.