Activity

Sprint Ladder Drill

Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events

Sprint Ladder Drill

Learning Outcomes

Improves sprint acceleration and stride frequency
Develops explosive power and neuromuscular coordination

Description Of Activity

Place a ladder flat on the ground. Students sprint through the ladder placing one foot per square as fast as possible. After completing the ladder, they sprint an additional 10 meters.

Variations

Two feet per square
Zig-zag steps through the ladder
Finish with a 20m sprint

Coaching Tips

Emphasize knee lift and arm drive
Keep hips tall, back straight
Short, quick ground contacts

Equipment/Material Required

Agility ladder
Cones for marking distance