Most athletes know the A-Skip and B-Skip… but very few understand the difference—and how each drill impacts sprint mechanics.
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Should I be doing both?”
or
“Why do my sprints still feel off even after doing drills?”
This breakdown will clear it up—and help you get faster immediately.
A-Skip: Posture, Rhythm, and Power
The A-Skip is designed to teach:
• Knee drive
• Force into the ground
• Coordination between arms and legs
This drill is all about vertical force and posture alignment.
Think: quick lift + drop.
B-Skip: Extension and Snap-Back
The B-Skip builds on the A-Skip by:
• Adding leg extension after the knee lift
• Snapping the foot back underneath the hips
It teaches hamstring control and backside mechanics.
But most athletes overdo it or lose posture during the extension phase.
Which One Should You Use?
Start with the A-Skip.
Nail posture, rhythm, and timing.
Once that’s locked in, progress to B-Skips and focus on the snap back, not the reach.
Watch the Drill Breakdown Video
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Published by Coach Voris
Founder, VFitLab Speed & Performance Academy
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