Module 7 - Drills

Question 1

What should be the focus when designing drill sessions for athletes?

Answer 1

• Drills that are focused on decreasing ground contact time.
• Engage flexibility.
• Improve coordination.

Question 2

Stride train the neuromuscular system to increase __________.

Answer 2

Speed rapidly,

Question 3

What is a critical aspect of performing strides?

Answer 3

To maintain as close to perfect form as possible. As strides train the body from a neuromuscular standpoint, not as much cardiovascular.

Question 4

When warming up for a short- to middle-distance event (10K), a combination of unilateral _______ and __________ is recommended approximately 10 minutes before the start of the event.

Answer 4

Plyometrics. Standard strides