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Leaning Sprint Acceleration Drill for First-Step Quickness

Body-position drill that teaches the proper lean and first three steps for explosive acceleration used in baserunning and outfield range.

Duration:
About 6 min
Setting:
Outdoor
Players:
Solo

Coaching notes

Elite Per4mance style leaning-sprint start that forces the athlete into a falling position then explodes into the first three strides while maintaining proper posture.

Objectives

Improve first-step explosiveness and acceleration mechanics for base stealing and fielding.

Coaching cues

Feet shoulder-width on balls of feet; lean until almost falling; explode first three steps with chest up and shoulders back.

Steps

  1. 1. Athletic stance feet shoulder-width
  2. 2. Lean forward until falling point
  3. 3. Explode first three steps
  4. 4. Continue into full sprint
Source: Elite Per4mance NYC

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