Drill

Drills

Track & Field

Positional Awareness Pack Running Drill

Avoid getting boxed in during pack running

15 min
3 x 800m in group
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward avoid getting boxed in during pack running.

Instructions

  1. 1Run repetitions in a group of three to five, deliberately rotating positions.
  2. 2Practice moving to lane two to pass rather than waiting for a gap on the rail.
  3. 3Call out when boxed in during practice to build awareness of the situation.

What to focus on

Staying aware of space on the outside shoulder to avoid being trapped.

Recommended reps

3 x 800m in group

Common mistake

Sitting on the rail in traffic and getting boxed in with no way out.