Skip side to side by bringing your feet together and then shoulder width apart. Let your arms cross over each other in front of the body as you skip. More running drills: Side-to-side Skip Carioca, or Grapevine A Skip B Skip Butt Kicks High Knees Straight Leg Run Ankling Full sequence of running drills … [Read more...]
Video: Carioca, or Grapevine
As you move sideways, cross one leg over the other in front and then behind. Hold your arms out to the side to begin; as you start to get the hang of the drill, use your arms as you would while running. More running drills: Side-to-side Skip Carioca, or Grapevine A Skip B Skip Butt Kicks High Knees Straight Leg Run Ankling Full sequence of running drills … [Read more...]
Video: A Skip
For the A-skip, skip with high knees. As you bring your leg down, finish with a slight pawing motion as you pull backwards. This pawing motion is often neglected, but is a key element of a powerful stride. Use the same arm motion during this drill as you use while running. More running drills: Side-to-side Skip Carioca, or Grapevine A Skip B Skip Butt … [Read more...]