180-Degree Multi-Gate Shuttles
Using three consecutive gates set 7.5 steps apart, start at one end gate, accelerate to the middle gate and execute a sharp 180-degree pivot back to the start, sprint out to the farthest third gate, pivot 180 degrees back to the start once more, and finish with a full sprint driving all the way through the third gate. Coach prescribes 4 full repetitions per drill.
Key points
- Drop hips low to execute sharp 180-degree plants without overshooting the gates
- Drive out of the turn with aggressive arm action and forward shin angles
- Transition from short acceleration strides on the first two shuttles into a full open sprint on the final long drive
Common mistakes
Spinning out of the 180-degree turn with a high center of gravity or slowing down before crossing the final exit gate.