🔍 THE KEYS TO LATE ACCELERATION: Coach Stuart McMillan, Part 2

Stuart McMillan explains the rhythmical rise of the center of mass and body angles during late acceleration.

🏃‍♀️PART 2 ON LATE ACCELERATION At ALTIS, we emphasize the rhythmical rise of the center of mass during acceleration. It's all about the torso and shin angles getting more vertical, and the center of mass rising with each step until the sprinter is upright. This smooth rise starts from early acceleration, visible even in the first few steps. Recent research supports moving away from old terms like 'the drive phase.' Instead, think of late acceleration as climbing up a hill or big stairs, with the sprinter 'climbing' down the track, getting taller each step. 🏅 SPRINTER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS The rate of 'climbing' during acceleration varies with the sprinter's speed. A faster sprinter might take over 30m to fully stand, reaching high speeds. A slower sprinter could be upright by 10m - and that's perfectly okay! As sprinters develop and get faster, they'll naturally take longer to reach maximum velocity and to stand fully upright. It's crucial not to force young or slower sprinters to mimic elite sprinters' patterns. For example, while Elaine Thompson-Herah might take 30m to get upright due to her speed, expecting the same from less experienced athletes can be unrealistic. Understanding these differences is key to effective coaching and athlete development. --- 📖 Learn more: altis.world/product/from-gun-to-tape/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL ►►► bit.ly/2iBOv28 --- ABOUT ALTIS - ALTIS is an elite training environment for athletes, and a global leader in the provision of education for sport performance. --- FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE - ✩ Website - altis.world ✩ Instagram - instagram.com/altis ✩ Twitter - twitter.com/ALTIS ✩ Facebook - facebook.com/altis