16/06/2026
A common coaching point during acceleration work is helping athletes understand that quicker isnโt always better.
Many players try to move their feet as quickly as possible during their first few steps, but in doing so they often cut their movements short and fail to create enough room to apply force effectively.
To accelerate well, we need to create space.
A higher knee lift helps position the body to push back into the ground, allowing athletes to produce more force and project themselves forwards more effectively.
Itโs about giving yourself enough room to attack the ground rather than simply spinning your wheels.
Create space โก๏ธ Apply force โก๏ธ Accelerate.
