Monday, January 28, 2013
Physiological Benefits
- Builds endurance and increases the ability to recover from intense bouts of sprinting
- Improves speed, acceleration and change of direction
Sports Performance Benefits
- A high level of endurance lets you give your max effort every play throughout the full length of a game or match; decreased recovery time allows you to head into the next play or shift with more energy and your breathing under control
- Builds your ability to run fast, quickly change direction and accelerate, key skills in football, basketball, soccer, hockey and many others
- Challenges your mental toughness to fight through fatigue to continue performing at your max
How to Perform the 300-Yard Shuttle
- Assume athletic stance on starting line
- Sprint for for 25 (Blue Gym) or 50 yards (Main Gym); stop and change direction
- Sprint back to starting line; stop and change direction
- Repeat two more times for a total of 300 yards
- Sets/Reps: 1x2 with 5 minutes rest
Coaching Points
- Sprint as quickly as possible
- Aim to complete drill in 55-60 seconds
