Partner Falling Starts:
-partner lowers and stabilizes the sprinter approximately at 45°
-Sprinter heels should be off the ground
-Once the sprinter is stabilized partner suddenly releases them by moving to the left or right
-Sprinter uses the moment of the fall to drive out horizontally
make sure you
-keep a straight back
-your ready to be released
-we do not over stretch our stride
Sled Push:
-When using sled pushes for speed training the goal is to apply more force into the ground at a fast past
-Athletes loads the sled with a weight light enough that you can push it at a fast speed while also placing more force into the ground.
-Use 30-50 percent on high threshold days/ 15-25 percent on low threshold days
-Athlete pushes sled for 10- 20 yards