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Lesson 8:
Starts with Resistance Drills
This lesson focuses on using resistance bands to improve sprint starts, emphasizing knee drive, posture, and foot placement. Athletes practice falling into their starts, maintaining low foot placement, and using controlled knee drive for powerful acceleration. The session incorporates progressive drills, including slow-motion marching and toe drags, to reinforce proper sprint mechanics while minimizing fatigue.
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Coach Jerome Missaien's course, "Starts & Acceleration - Blending Drills into Practice," provides a deep dive into the critical fundamentals of explosive sprinting. Covering topics such as The Importance of Posture & Positioning, Wall Drills for Acceleration Mechanics, and Effective Block Starts, this course is a must for coaches and athletes looking to maximize their speed potential. Coach Mis...
