How to make sprinting strides longer!?
The length of your stride is determined behind you, not in front. Besides getting stronger so you push off with more power you can work on the dynamics of running. A good warm up drill is to do long steps. Reach out while pushing off, step forward, making sure that your foot is below the knee, not in front of the knee. Keep your arms active so that they are moving as they would when you are running. This helps stretch out your muscles so you are not restricted. Walk for about 20 meters, 4 times. You will notice that your stride gets longer, and you do not need as many steps to complete the 20 meters. When running do not extend your foot in front of your body, this will slow you down, not help your speed. Doing weights, plyometrics, and running stadium bleachers or stairs will improve your power.
stretches before to loosen up. or like you were saying, just stretch your stride, but i think at a certain point though, your body can only go so far and then you might get slower b/c you’re trying to reach too far. for speed work on agility and making your feet move quicker and also lift your legs for sprinting such as squats to strengthen and improve burst of speed and explosions.
