Dan Pfaff: Contact time tells the truth.

Dan Pfaff explains the importance of ground contact time and how the cue to punch the ground improves sprinting mechanics.

Contact time tells the truth. World-class sprinting and elite striking share the same constraint: rapid force expression within a very short window. Dan’s cue, “punch the ground,” directs attention to what matters most: • Anticipation before contact • Stiffness at the moment of strike • Precise coordination during ground contact • Immediate separation once force is delivered Many athletes organise effort late, loading force only after the foot meets the ground. High-level movers organise force early, then deliver it quickly. This is the Coaching Eye at work. See the constraint. Choose the cue. Change the outcome. 🎓 Learn how Dan reads contact time, ground dynamics, and coordination across sport inside The Coaching Eye Program. You’ll learn directly from Dan how to interpret what the body is doing, identify the patterns that matter, and make interventions that support better performance, and healthier, more resilient athletes. Next cohort begins 10th January 2026 🚨 Secure your spot - limited places now remaining: loom.ly/NK783K8