Short Sprints with Active Recovery
Short sprints with active recovery to activate speed before the main activity.
How to play
- Review the standing start position.
- Sprint 10–20 meters at 80–90 %.
- Recover by jogging back.
- Repeat 4–6 times, varying the start (sideways, backward, seated).
Rules
- Full recovery between sprints.
- General warm-up first.
Variations
Easier
10-meter sprints.
Standard
20-meter sprints.
Harder
Varied starts and more reps.
Adaptations
- Injuries: progressive jogging.
- Limited mobility: adapted course.
Learning goals
- Activate speed.
- Prepare the body for the lesson.
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