Heel Kick Drill
Purpose Runner builds rhythm in his or her stride making the energy expended in the stride efficient and effective. Setup The sprinters should have a clear track or grass area of about 50
Relays
Exchange Zone Relay Drill
Purpose Runners practice the seven steps that its should take them to go from acceleration zone into exchange zone. Setup Four runners line up in a row with proper spacing. First runner has
Line Spacing Relay Drill
Purpose Runners practice passing the baton. Setup Four runners line up, with arms extended to maintain proper spacing. They line up along a surface with a line down the middle – like a
Stride Drill
Purpose Runner practices driving forward and increasing stride. Setup Place flat, small sticks (such as yardsticks) on the track at various distances. First one – approx. .5 meters from start. Then increase the