How do you increase overall running (sprint) speed?
What event are ya running must be rehearsed at slow speeds and then transferred to runs at maximum speed,Flexibility and a correct warm up will affect stride length and frequency (strike rate). Stride length can be improved by developing muscular strength, power, strength endurance and running technique. For example Reaction Speed Drill start in a variety of different positions – lying face down, lying on your back, in a push up or sit up position, kneeling or seated, coach standing some 30 metres from the group then gives a signal to jump up and run towards him/her at slightly faster than race pace. Repeat using various starting positions with the coach standing in different places so that you have to change directions quickly once you begin to run Drills: Quick Recovery High Knee Running – you catch your leg early bring it rapidly up underneath and keeping your pelvis stable lift your knees as high as you can without ‘sitting’. do these at varying speeds maintaining good form which m
