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Sprint-Start Series for Acceleration Mechanics

Lyfestyle Athletics progression of wall drills, push-up starts, fallen starts and triple-extension work that installs proper acceleration posture.

Duration:
About 8 min
Setting:
Indoor
Players:
Solo

Coaching notes

Simple start series that teaches triple extension (ankle-knee-hip) and the correct shin/torso angles needed for explosive first steps.

Objectives

Clean up sprint-start mechanics so athletes accelerate more efficiently.

Coaching cues

Straight-leg action; triple extension; find the acceleration angle and hold it; switch and pause to own the posture.

Steps

  1. 1. Wall triple-extension holds
  2. 2. Push-up start into sprint
  3. 3. Fallen start
  4. 4. Switch-and-pause posture checks
Source: Lyfestyle Athletics

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