4 Speed Drills For Faster Acceleration

Learn how to develop speed and increase acceleration with these 4 highly effective drills.In this lesson Olympic Coach Ken Harnden shares 4 of his favorite acceleration drills that will help you sprint faster, improve your posture and make better ground contact. Acceleration is all about hitting the proper angles and applying maximum force to the ground. The first drill in the series helps an athlete feel the difference between running on the balls of the foot vs the toe. Experiencing how the angle of chin will dictate ground contact is an important first step to proper acceleration.Next up is the U drill which is fantastic at forcing sprinters to use proper front side mechanics and getting the hips into a good position. This drill is especially useful for football and basketball athletes that spend a lot of time with their hips in a defensive position.Skip in and rolling 2 point starts are also broken down and Coach Harnden details why they are a crucial element to any speed training program.https://outperformsports.com/