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Lesson 11:
7-Yard Races
A competitive drill (stolen from Les Spellman) where athletes must "win with their shoulders" rather than just their feet. It forces an aggressive lean and powerful backward push into the ground over very short distances.
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Ryan Davies presents a comprehensive technical guide for track coaches and athletes, focusing on the critical mechanics of block starts, explosive acceleration, and race transitions. Moving beyond traditional "stay low" cues, Davies introduces modern strategies such as "rhythm and rise" to ensure force is applied efficiently behind the center of mass. This approach emphasizes maintaining a stra...
