• Stand facing wall

• Lean forward and place both hands on wall

• Keep 45-degree body angle

• Drive one knee toward chest; point toe toward shin

• Hold for 2-3 seconds

• Drive leg back down and drive opposite knee to chest

• Hold for 2-3 seconds, repeat

“This drill helps athletes who can’t hold good drive angles when they start accelerating. The hold helps the athlete learn to keep proper running posture by working the core—the abs, low back and hips.”