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| How to Improve Your 40 Yard Dash |
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| by Pat Vescio |
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| Any athlete who has to sprint as a part of their sport would like to improve their 40 time. Just don't dream about being faster... here is the plan to do it! |
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Warm Up
- Run 2 laps of the track with an easy slow jog
- Do a series of static stretches - hold for 10-30 seconds each
Drills (technique/form)
When performing all the drills keep these ares in mind!
- Body lean comes from the ground not from the waist (don't bend forward from the hips)
- Don't run on your toes, (the toes have NO POWER or stability) push from the balls of your feet
- Practice loose swinging arm action (don't tense up)!
Two to Three reps of 20 meters each
- Walking High Knees
- Running High Knees
- Skipping
- Straight Legged Bounding
- Claw Backs
- Viper drills (fast feet through a ladder) one foot contact per square
Plyometrics (power)
Two to Three reps of 20 to 30 meters each
- Double leg hops (over cones)
- Zig Zag hops (one legged lateral bounds)
- Alternate leg running bounds (up stairs)
Speed Conditioning
- Five reps of 10 meters at 100 percent (full out from a 4 point start) walk back recovery. Take a 5 minute rest break between each set.
- Five reps of 20 meters at 100 percent (full out from a 3 point start).
- Five reps of 40 meters at 100 percent (full out from a 3 point start).
- Two to three reps of flying 30 meter sprints at 100 percent for acceleration (built up over 20 meters and at max for 30 meters).
Cool Down
Run two laps - stretch
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