This drill was found on Coach Tube as a part of Ajamu Olaniyan’s course on Drills to Improve Sprint Performance. Click the link to view the video, and the description can be found below.
Plank Start
This drill is for any athlete that sprints. It develops the following:
Acceleration:
Force application and coordination for a powerful start
Proper sprint mechanics
Produce and apply forward forces quickly
Effective and efficient movement
Cues:
Feet: Straight up and down
Legs: Fully extended
Set: Power leg moves forward (toe to mid foot touching the ground)
Hands: Start pointed forward
Arms: Straight up; shoulders above wrists
Benefits:
Body stability
Coordination of movement
Force applied in the right direction
Force applied at the right time
Reps:
1×5 reps
*For the first four sessions, have athletes do three walkthroughs before doing reps at full speed
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