Hundreds of pounds is spent each year on coaching the tennis backhand, swerving a football, flicking a
hockey ball, perfecting the spin pass and bowling a cricket ball. Yet modern young athletes struggle to sprint to first base.
 
The Cheetar Sprint Programme harnesses the athletic potential of youngsters by targeting the very source from which all sporting success is determined......Speed!

In the next of the Cheetar sprint technique tips we are looking at a way to improve your Leg Strength.

The Strength and control of the legs and more specifically Glute (Bum) muscles is very important for sprinting. If we lack single leg Glute strength then you lack the ability to be able to control your movements while moving at speed. It is due to this that as athletes it is important to train the legs and glutes to work independently to ensure you have good leg control.

The key Cheetar tip for improving leg strength is the the Single leg chair Squat:

1- Standing on one leg with an upright posture, lower the body under control keeping the heal of the standing leg in contact with the ground.

2- As you lower try to keep the shin of the standing leg vertical and not let the knee move forward of the foot.

3- You should have a controlled movement all the way onto the seat and not land heavily.

4- On the return journey the drive should be through the heal of the standing leg without throwing the body forward over the foot.

The key Cheetar tip for improving leg strength is  the Bulgarian Sprint Squat:

1- Standing on one leg with one leg on a chair directly behind you lower your body controlling mainly through the standing leg while keeping the chest up.

2- As with the “Single Leg Chair Squat” try to keep the shin of the standing leg upright so the knee does not move over the foot.

3- You should have control of the movement throughout and not wobble from side to side.

4- Once the thigh of the standing leg is parallel with the floor you should drive through the heal of the standing leg using the glute to return you to the start position.


Remember for more techniques and tips to enrol for Cheetar sprint training.


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