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Track & Field

Approach Run Consistency Drill

Hit the takeoff board or mark on a consistent stride pattern

10 min
6 approach runs
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Mark a fixed starting point and run the full approach at competition effort.
  2. 2Record where the takeoff foot lands relative to the board or mark each time.
  3. 3Adjust the starting mark only after three consecutive consistent approaches.

What to focus on

A repeatable number of strides and consistent foot placement at takeoff.

Common mistake

Changing stride pattern mid-approach to try to hit the board.