Technique ​​​​ Ralph Mann described two different factions in track in regard to starting. One he says, "advocates a powerful, explosive start that seeks to jump out and make steps as long as possible (Jump Start), and one that believes that the action should be a quick turnover action that makes the steps as short as possible (Shuffle Start)." He said that both starts can be effective. I say this to recognize that there is a bandwidth of acceptability, and I'm sure that many

Start Doctor Training is based upon moving effectively and efficiently. In regard to sprinting short distances, max velocity (top speed) is the primary consideration. A 100 meter dash race model is taught and adjusted and applied to other sprint distances and scenarios. Various types of conditioning and physical preparation are vital elements as they not only go hand in hand with speed development, but injury prevention as well. Patience and restraint are important elements a

A prerequisite to reading this blog is to first read my Preparing Athletes for Sports That Feature Starting, Stopping, and Changes of Direction  blog. I may repeat some things from that blog but certainly won't go into as much detail. It goes without saying, that preparing the players to execute the fundamentals on the pitch is the most important thing. I submit, however; that helping the soccer player to maximize explosiveness and speed to get from point A to point B without

A prerequisite to reading this blog is to first read my Preparing Athletes for Sports That Feature Starting, Stopping, and Changes of Direction  blog. I may repeat some things from that blog but certainly won't go into as much detail. It goes without saying, that preparing the players to execute the fundamentals on the court is the most important thing. I submit, however; that helping the basketball player to maximize explosiveness and speed to get from point A to point B wit