🔍 THE KEYS TO LATE ACCELERATION: Coach Stuart McMillan Part 1

Stuart McMillan discusses the transition phases of sprinting and the concept of pushing oneself upright during late acceleration.

🔍 Deep Dive into Late Acceleration In Track & Field, Coaches often divide the race into phases, which can make transitions tricky for athletes. An overly rigid focus on one phase, like the 'drive phase,' can disrupt balance and momentum as speeds increase. Coach Vince Anderson's philosophy of 'push yourself upright' and the idea that more aggressive pushing delays standing up offer valuable guidance. Understanding these nuances can significantly impact an athlete's performance in this critical phase of sprinting. For those interested in the technicalities, Nagahara's study is a must-read. It's accessible and offers a deeper understanding of the mechanics of late acceleration. We also explore this in depth in the ALTIS Pocket Guide ‘From Gun to Tape’. 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