Studio : Speed AgilityEquipment

Publisher : Speed AgilityEquipment

Binding : Misc.

Product Description

Sport Speed Resistance Harness

The use of a harness during different drills can improve speed, explosive start, acceleration, and agility as well as used in warm-up exercises. Power and speed can be improved through multiple drills of resistance sprinting and the harness can work well with these types of drills.There are two common ways of linking the athlete and harness. First, over the shoulders and second around the hips. These two positions will enable the athlete to move their arms freely. The difference is that the harness on the shoulders focuses on the upper body position like in football.

Resistance Harness Drills:

Power Resistance

Secure the shoulder harness and adjust it according to the athlete's comfort. The coach or partner holds the other end of the nylon lead and will provide resistance on a moderate level. Start running in place for about 5-10 seconds then slowly advance. Before starting, make sure the line from the partner to the runner is straight and without slack. The slack might cause injury to the partner if they are suddenly jerked foward.

Lateral Shuffle

Secure the harness around the athlete's waist with the nylon lead placed on the side. The coach will then hold the harness lead on the side of the athlete. Again, there should be tension on the nylon and no slack. With low hips, straight torso, and lead leg pulling and reaching, the athlete will shuffle for 20-40 yards.

Resistance Backpedal

Secure the harness around the waist with the nylon lead in front just on the waistline, while the coach holds the harness lead in front of the athlete. Tension on the nylon should not be forgotten for safety purposes. The athlete will backpedal at 20-30 yards with hips low and correct posture.

Acceleration Sprint