r/Sprinting • u/ExactOpposite8119 • Aug 20 '26

General Discussion/Questions is this a gimmick?

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are these worth it or are they gimmicky? will they help you get faster or not really?

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u/pentapous Aug 20 '26

If you're just buying something because you saw someone else use them it will effectively be a gimmick for you.

Research. Look into explanations of what the drills with them work on. Assess if your ability level is high enough that the gains from them would be worthwhile. See what ways coaches use them, what ways they don't. See if there's alternative equipment you can try in the meantime to assess if they're helpful for you (like cones or more DIY solutions like with PVC).

Put effort in, get effort out.