Track & Field
A-Skip Drill
Groove front-side cycling and reduce heel kick behind
8 min
4 x 20 meters
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward groove front-side cycling and reduce heel kick behind.
Instructions
- 1Skip forward driving the knee up and snapping the foot down actively under the hip.
- 2Keep the recovery leg's heel close to the glute on the way through.
- 3Maintain tall posture with a slight forward lean from the ankles.
What to focus on
An active, clawing foot strike directly under the hips.
Recommended reps
4 x 20 meters
Common mistake
Reaching the foot out in front instead of striking under the body.