Mechanics
Use Science to Increase Running Speed: Heel Up Drill
Make your science teacher proud and your track coach happy by increasing your running speed with the Heel Up drill. This exercise applies Newton's Third Law of Motion—"for every action [...]
Get Faster: Speed Support Drill
Developing true speed takes patience, but with proper sprinting mechanics, over time you will become the athlete you've always wanted to be. (See Basic Speed Training Drills for Any Sport.) The key [...]
Troy Tulowitzki's Tips on Being Aggressive in the Infield
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki earned consecutive Gold Glove awards as the National League’s top fielder at his position, but he’s anything but defensive when it comes to infield play. [...]
Troy Tulowitzki’s Tips on Being Aggressive in the Infield
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki earned consecutive Gold Glove awards as the National League’s top fielder at his position, but he’s anything but defensive when it comes to infield play. [...]
Develop Speed With the High Knee Drill
If you truly want to increase your speed, I recommend the High Knee Drill. Although it's considered basic, it's one of the best drill progressions you can do, because it improves [...]
Drills to Improve Elements of Speed (VIDEO)
In every sport, one skill that is a key to success is (and will always be) speed. When putting together a team, coaches often look for the fastest athletes. Thus, [...]
Essential Soccer Speed Drills
Soccer is a true measure of pure athleticism. The most successful players are the fastest and most explosive on the field. (Check out Soccer Fitness Training: 30-Minute Post-Season Workout.) Be the [...]
Why the 400m is the Ultimate Race
Many runners, Olympians included, view the 100m as the blue ribbon event in track. Being the fastest man or woman on the planet is arguably the ultimate accolade in athletics. [...]
Build Balanced Shoulder Strength
The shoulder is an incredibly complex joint. It comprises many muscles whose job is to move the joint and keep it stable. If you don't strengthen all of these muscles, [...]
Female Athletes Should Hit the Weights
For male athletes, when it comes to conditioning, strength training is a no brainer. Unfortunately, though, many female athletes still shy away from the weight room, fearing they'll become too [...]