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