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Athletics: Stride Pattern Change

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Start with a relaxed walk, then at the cone Straighten the lead leg, and increase stride length.

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Thrust Change:

Start with a relaxed walk, then at the cone change to thrusting the hips forward with each stride.

Walking

Change of Pace:

Start with a relaxed walk, then at the cone change to a vigorous arm action.

Walking

High Knee Drills:

High knee drills improve the strength of the hip flexors. Can vary from a walking step drill to a fast high knee lift pick up and acceleration sprint.

Track

Bounding Drill:

Bounding drills develop explosive eccentric muscle contraction foot placement and flexibility.

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