This document outlines a multi-day training plan for improving stance and drive off techniques for athletes. Day 1 focuses on proper foot placement and positioning in the stance. Days 2-3 introduce drills to work on explosively lifting out of the hips and pulling the foot through to the ball of the foot. A series of drills are provided to isolate and work on the movement patterns for the front and back legs individually, emphasizing maintaining tall hips and full extension.
This document outlines a multi-day training plan for improving stance and drive off techniques for athletes. Day 1 focuses on proper foot placement and positioning in the stance. Days 2-3 introduce drills to work on explosively lifting out of the hips and pulling the foot through to the ball of the foot. A series of drills are provided to isolate and work on the movement patterns for the front and back legs individually, emphasizing maintaining tall hips and full extension.
This document outlines a multi-day training plan for improving stance and drive off techniques for athletes. Day 1 focuses on proper foot placement and positioning in the stance. Days 2-3 introduce drills to work on explosively lifting out of the hips and pulling the foot through to the ball of the foot. A series of drills are provided to isolate and work on the movement patterns for the front and back legs individually, emphasizing maintaining tall hips and full extension.
Line + Foot Contact Day 1: Stance Day 2 & 3: Drive
Position 1. Distance Drill 1: Find Ball of Feet
- Hips Vertical (Tall) How: Start by placing toes edge of the back Drill 2: Lift out of sinking hips - Head Vertical (Tall) of start line. Slide one foot back until toe is to Drill 4: Pull out of bending hips - Slight Forward Lean mid foot. Slide other foot back to match new - Bend over and round back, pull hips towards position. head, and hold. Drill 1: Find Ball of Feet Why: Mandatory foot distance at combine. - 5 reps find - Stand tall of BoF, lower heels until you feel BBoF. Adjustments: None - 5 reps quick find Drill 2: Lift out of sinking hips 2. Load: Adjustable Drill 3: Partner TFL Catch & Hold Drill 4: Pull out of bending hips How: Drop knee straight down in-line with Drill 4: Chase weight runs - Bend over and round back, pull hips towards front toe. Drill 5: Chase weight runs: Quick Find head, and hold. Why: Load the front leg to explode out. Drill 6: Chase weight runs: BBoF - 5 reps find Adjustments: If can’t hold position in lift Drill 7: Chase weight runs: Upper Arm Swing - 5 reps quick find phase, reposition knee to one of the five foot Drill 3: Partner TFL Catch & Hold positions (Toe, BoF, MF, Ankle, Heel) Transition Drill 4: Chase weight runs 3. Lean Arm Swings Drill 5: Chase weight runs: Quick Find How: Bridge hands and place at the front Drill 1: LB Upper Arms Swings 60/80/100% Drill 6: Chase weight runs: BBoF edge of start line. Lockout arms and lean Drill 2: LB Full Arm Swings 60/80/100% Drill 7: Chase weight runs: Upper Arm Swing forward until you feel pressure in the fingers that you can hold. Leg Action + Foot Contact (Mid Foot) Cleats on for stance Why: Achieve body momentum exiting Front Leg (Support) stance. - Tall Hips + Upper Leg Lift + Lower Leg Drive Down Adjustments: Pressure in hand if athlete & back can’t hold. Drill 1: Stationary Thigh Pop 4. Lift Drill 2: Stationary Thigh Pop + Vertical Shin How: Maintaining your lean, lift back knee Drill 3: Stationary Thigh Pop + Vertical Shin + Drive towards your calf while pushing your back Drill 4: TFL foot backwards until you feel pressure in mid foot. Back Leg (Recovery) Why: Creates tension to explode quick and - Tall Hips + Pull Foot to Thigh apply force without losing body position. Drill 1: TFL + Mid Foot Contact Adjustments: If can’t hold position, Drill 2: TFL + Under Knee to Over Knee reposition knee to one of the five foot positions (Toe, BoF, MF, Ankle, Heel)
Stance adjustments / Corrections
1st: Adjust Load 2nd: Adjust Lean
Leg Action + Foot Contact (Mid Foot)
Front Leg (Support) - Tall Hips + Upper Leg Lift + Lower Leg Drive Down & back Drill 1: Stationary Thigh Pop Drill 2: Stationary Thigh Pop + Vertical Shin