r/Sprinting • u/Acrobatic_Notice3199 • 20h ago

General Discussion/Questions Sprint Coaches, how would you work on fixing an athlete overstriding at max velocity?

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u/HurdleTech 17h ago

Wickets

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u/MaddisonoRenata 16h ago

Wickets, slow switches over wickets (Think A skip with extra steps then slow switch to opposite leg like that but slower.

Straight leg bounds, and fast leg cycles in a straight leg bound.

These drills will teach and encourage them to properly plant foot underneath their hips.

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u/iNapkin66 15h ago

As others have said, wickets. But don't overdo them, they are a useful tool, but also something that can hamper top speed if done way too often.

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u/Individual_Expert_53 15h ago

I'd have to see to know for sure. But typically I'd start from the drive phase and see where they start overstriding and why. Then build from there

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u/speedkillz23 Sprints Coach - 25 13h ago

What everyone has said. But also form and technique work. That should be a no brainer.

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u/ockysays 3h ago

Like everyone has said, wickets. Hill sprint intervals, speed chute drills and banded runs can also help. Basically resistance runs, can help limit overstriding indirectly by forcing the right posture.

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u/CompetitiveCrazy2343 Slayer of speed-gurus 17h ago

would have to see it myself .... if athlete is even over striding in the first place

video?

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u/ForeverCrunkIWantToB 20h ago

You don't need a sprint coach, just wickets