Basketball
First-Step Explosion Sprints
Eliminate a false step before accelerating
8 min
8 x 10-yard bursts
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in an athletic stance facing the direction you intend to sprint.
- 2Drive the first step directly forward with no backward or sideways gather step.
- 3Stay low for the first three steps before rising to full speed.
What to focus on
A direct first step with zero wasted motion before it.
Common mistake
A false step backward or a hop that delays the actual first step.