Skip side to side by bringing your feet together and then shoulder width apart. Let your arms cross over each other in front of the body as you skip. More running drills: … [Read more...] about Video: Side Skips
Form
Video: Carioca, or Grapevine
As you move sideways, cross one leg over the other in front and then behind. Hold your arms out to the side to begin; as you start to get the hang of the drill, use your arms as you would while running. More running drills: … [Read more...] about Video: Carioca, or Grapevine
Video: A Skip
For the A-skip, skip with high knees. As you bring your leg down, finish with a slight pawing motion as you pull backwards. This pawing motion is often neglected, but is a key element of a powerful stride. Use the same arm motion during this drill as you use while running. More running drills: … [Read more...] about Video: A Skip
Video: Butt Kick Drill
The butt kick drill further conditions and coordinates the glutes and hamstrings for a strong running stride. Pull your heels up directly beneath you, keeping the knee, heel and toe up throughout the drill. Use the same arm motion during this drill as you use while running. More running drills: … [Read more...] about Video: Butt Kick Drill
Video: High Knee Drill
The high knee drill works the loading phase of the run. The key to performing the drill correctly is to focus on driving the foot down and letting it spring back up off the ground (rather than lifting the knees). Use the same arm motion during this drill as you use while running. More running drills: … [Read more...] about Video: High Knee Drill