Sprint Drill – Acceleration & Speed

Drill Overview:

• Aim is to determine acceleration & speed
• Involves running a single sprint over 40 metres
• A thorough warm up should be used prior, including some practice starts and accelerations
• The drill is repeated once, then can be repeated after a short break

Drill Set-up:

• Course length is a 40 metre straight line
• Cones are only required at the start and finish, however more can be used as a running lane
• Stationary start position bent down with at least one hand on the ground, with front foot on the starting line
• Starting cue is 3,2,1 with participant starting on 1
• Advise giving at least 3-4 minutes rest before repeating

Equipment Required:

• Use a flat well-maintained playing field or artificial surface
• 40 metre straight area
• Measuring wheel or tape to ensure distance is accurate
• Stop watch or mobile device to record times or timing gates

Further Reading:

• https://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/sprint-40meters.htm
• https://www.topendsports.com/testing/results/sprint-tests-40m.htm