Sprint Build-Up
- Prescription
- 4 × 40 yd · 180 s restabout 10 min
- Players
- Solo
- Equipment
- None
Four progressive sprints over 40 yards: 20 yards to build up speed, 20 yards at full speed. This is the necessary step to reach your top speed without going all out right away.
Key points
- The build-up is steady, with no surges.
- Three minutes of full recovery between each set. It’s a long time, but it’s necessary to ensure you still have speed on the fourth set.
- Stop the set as soon as your time or form starts to decline: a tired sprint teaches you to run while tired.
- Walk back; don't jog.
Common mistakes
- Going all out from the very first yard, which prevents you from reaching your true top speed.
- Shortening your recovery time because you feel good: that’s no longer about speed. It’s about conditioning.
Demonstrations
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