Shuttle Run

Technique

Set up two markers a set distance apart. Sprint from one marker to the other, touch the ground or line, then immediately sprint back. Stay low and drive your arms while accelerating out of each turn. Repeat for the prescribed number of shuttles.

Steps

1. Set up two markers a set distance apart
2. Sprint from one marker to the other, touch the ground or line
3. Immediately sprint back to the starting marker
4. Stay low and drive your arms while accelerating out of each turn
5. Repeat for the prescribed number of shuttles

Common mistakes

• Standing tall through the turn instead of staying low and driving out of it
• Slowing down before actually touching the line or marker
• Not fully decelerating under control before changing direction, risking a slip

Variations

• Shuttle run with progressively longer distances each rep (5-10-15m)
• Shuttle run carrying a light object to touch down at each marker
• Timed shuttle run for a fixed number of reps as a conditioning test

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