Overstriding — foot lands in front of the hip
Braking force kills top-end speed; increases hamstring strain risk.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Sport · Full Body
Flying Sprint (Max Velocity)
Coaching cues
- Build up over 20 yards; hit max velocity through a 10-yard zone
- Tall posture; slight forward lean; foot strikes under the hip
- Arms drive at 90°; relax the hands and face
- This is max velocity training — not acceleration
Common faults 2
Arms cross the midline
Rotational force wastes energy; reduces linear sprint efficiency.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗