FALLING START ACCELERATION

1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, then gradually lean your entire body forward from the ankles. Continue leaning until you naturally have to step forward to prevent yourself from falling.
2. As soon as you take the first step, accelerate aggressively through 10 m.
3. Build speed progressively rather than trying to reach an upright sprint position immediately.

A falling start teaches you to use your body position to create forward momentum before the first step. This is useful when you need to quickly attack open space after receiving a pass or react to a loose ball before an opponent can close you down.

• Lean from the ankles, not the waist.
• Attack the ground behind you.
• Drive aggressively through the first step.
• Keep your torso naturally inclined early.
• Build speed smoothly through 10 m.