Running: How to Run Faster (Transition Phase)
Set a cone up 20 yard away from your starting position then 4-6 speed hurdles on the ground. The athlete wants to accelerate and transition into full strides before hitting the speed hurdles. The Transitional phase is when a gradual change in running mechanics occurs between late acceleration and early, absolute top-end speed. This phase normally takes place between the 10- and 20-yard markers. As the athlete begins to accelerate, the body slowly becomes more upright. The hea