Anaerobic Shuttles - 40-Yard Pyramid (10-20-30-40)
Sprint 10 yards and back, 20 yards and back, 30 yards and back, and 40 yards and back continuously without stopping; rest 30 seconds after completing the shuttle, perform 3 reps per set, and rest 2 minutes between sets (2 to 4 total sets). Prescription: 3 pyramid shuttles per set, with 30 seconds after each shuttle and 2 minutes between sets; coach suggests 2–4 sets.
Key points
- Decelerate sharply and drop hips low to touch each turning line with your hand
- Explode out of each cut with rapid, driving strides
- Beginners should start with 2 sets before progressing to 3 or 4 sets
Common mistakes
Pacing the shuttles like long-distance runs rather than sprinting each segment at maximal match intensity.