Players will first learn the correct technique about sprinting before any practising takes place.
Once the coach has explained all of the techniques the player will then practise each technique and break it down slowly, this is to ensure they are confident with each technique.
Once the players are happy and confident they can then be put into races to practise and challenge themselves against other players.
Explain the movement off the legs and the bend of the knee.
Talk about the strides you take and that the bigger the strides are the further distance you will cover.
Talk about why we use the arms, this is to generate power/energy which is used in the legs to build up speed.
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