The difference between a hard working runner who is slow and a fast runner is his or her technique of sprinting. Most sportsmen believe that speed is stated by powerful legs, yet technique determines the level of efficiency of the strength. Even the powerful athletes will lose more energy and get a lower speed output without proper sprint form. Speed awareness preaches the fact that technique is engine tuning: a little tweak produces a huge performance outcome. Once the form of the sprints is cleaner, athletes experience fasterness with minimal effort.

The first point is the posture. The head is to be in a normal position, and the hips raised. Several of the runners fall forward at the hips, bend backward or check down, and this interferes with the mechanics of the sprint. Consciousness makes one understand that stride quality is dictated by posture: when hips are dropped, legs are unable to spin rapidly. A straight posture with its high position gives an opportunity to drive the knee better and place the foot better. Improved posture results in improved speed.

Sprint rhythm is caused by arm action. In case arms move gradually or in a cross-body movement, speed of legs decreases. Speed education instructs straight arm drive: elbow behind, hands loose and activities in forward and back (not sideways). Weapons do not act as ornamentation – they are the regulator of velocity. Strong arm drive enhances the stride rhythm and the wasted motion. Fast legs are made by an efficient arm.

Of importance are the foot position and the time of ground contact. Sprinting entails exerting force within a short period of time, rather than resting on the ground. Most novices overstride and land a long way in front of the body resulting in braking. The landing is being taught by awareness, under the hips, quick contact on the ground and tremendous push-off. Speed is increased when braking is decreased. Fluid running is achieved by efficient foot strike.

Knee lift and stride cycle is important as well. The rules of speed awareness include that knee drive should be strong, yet restrained, and legs should be like a wheel that cycles fast. The act of over-lifting or under-lifting makes the process less efficient. Exercises such as A-skips and high knees are beneficial to proper movement. Optimal knee actions produce optimal stride length and frequency. Rhythm is created to build speed.

Technique also consists of breathing and relaxation. An athlete who is anxious is a sluggish athlete. Shoulders that are tight and clenched fists and a tight jaw slow down the speed of production. Consciousness educates about sprint relaxation, loose hands, relaxed neck, soft face. Rhythm and fatigue are made better with relaxation. Practiced calm sprinting transforms to faster sprinting.

Sprinting is not the only type of drills that should be practiced. The body positions are taught in drills and enhance coordination. Warm-up drills, technique drills and successively sprint sets are encouraged by awareness. Training system generates development. Random sprinting brings about slow improvement. Speed is provided by technique training.

Finally, the art of sprinting is a performance enhancer. Speed is improved immediately when posture, arms, foot placement, knee drive and relaxation are improved. Technique is not a trivial point – it is the basis. It is speed consciousness that transforms sprinting into an art and performance into art.