Partner Sprint Races

Objective

Develop explosive acceleration and competitive sprint speed through short race repetitions.

Equipment

• cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Partners stand side by side at a start line.

2. 2

   Coach calls "go" — both sprint 20 yards to the finish cone.

3. 3

   Walk back to start. Repeat 8 times.

4. 4

   Track wins per player.

5. 5

   Progress to 30- and 40-yard races.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Drive the knees high in the first 5 yards.
• ✓ Arms pump straight — not across the body.
• ✓ Stay relaxed through the face and shoulders at top speed.

Age Notes

Variations

• → Reaction start: sprint on a ball drop signal instead of a call.