PowerMax Ankle-flex Straps

The PowerMax Ankle-flex Straps hold an athlete's foot in a flexed (dorsiflexed) position to train the proper foot strike that drives efficient sprinting. By keeping the toes up and the ankle loaded, the straps reinforce a stiff, reactive ground contact that improves ground-strike efficiency and turnover, a subtle but important detail of sprint mechanics that coaches work on all season. Sold in pairs so both feet train together.

Key features & specs:

• Hold the athlete's foot in a flexed position
• Reinforce proper, reactive foot strike
• Improve ground-strike efficiency and turnover
• Simple to put on and use in drills
• Sold in pairs

Coach's tip: Introduce the straps during technical drills and marching work before applying them to faster running so athletes groove the position. Check the straps for wear regularly, and store them clean and dry to keep the material and fasteners in good shape. Cue athletes to keep the toe up and the ankle stiff on every contact so the position becomes automatic when they run at speed.