Working on proper running form can be beneficial to everyone and especially helpful for younger athletes who are growing. Good running technique can help with your coordination, help you change directions quicker, and increase your speed. Here are some tips to think about when working on your form:
- Run Relaxed: Keep the head still and shoulders relaxed.
- Correct Arm Swing = Hold arms at 900 and swing hands from your back pocket up to your cheek.
- Run with a very quick lift of the foot. As soon as your forefoot (ball of foot) touches the ground the heels should lift up toward the hips.
- Don’t twist at the waist and arms should not cross your body. Keep arms going straight forward and backward.
Try some running exercises to help with your form:
- As part of a dynamic warm-up: Ankle lifts, Knee lifts, Skipping, High knees, Heel kicks.
- High knee Run in place and on the command “go,” sprint forward.
- Backward running – helps with coordination and strengthening the hamstrings.
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