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Acceleration - Split Stance - Soccer

December 29, 2008

Starting Position

  • Standing with right foot in front of left

Procedure

  • Sit hips down bringing left hand in front of body and right elbow back
  • Drive off front leg and accelerate forward

Coaching Keys

  • Drive left elbow back and right arm forward during start
  • Accelerate with perfect posture and body lean with feet driving back and down
  • Do not break at waist during acceleration

You Should Feel It

  • Throughout entire body

Tags: Linear Movement, Soccer, Acceleration, Speed

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