Low March/High March

This drill is for any athlete that sprints. It develops the following:

Sprint Mechanic: Correct foot positioning, force coordination and application

Produce and apply lateral forces quickly
Effective and efficient movement

Cues: 

      Feet:

March position (toe to mid foot on the ground)

Foot hits about 6” ahead of the other foot

      Legs: 

            Vertically positioned, apply force downward

      Hands: 

            Open and relaxed

      Arms: 

            Opposite knee, opposite arm

Straight (slight bend) for long leverage

Benefits: 

Body stability
Coordination of movement
Force applied in the right direction
Force applied at the right time

Reps: 

      1x5: 5 m (low foot), 5 m high foot