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Middle Distance Skill Progression

 
Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often
Run longer distances (400m/800m/1500m)
Pace self (or can learn)
Demonstrate speed, strength and endurance
Maintain erect posture with hips tall
Settle more on the back of the feet and roll through the ball of the foot and push off
Show spring, rhythm and light touch in foot action
Have controlled, relaxed arm action
Keep shoulders not hunched and elbows tucked in
Keep body relaxed and moving efficiently
 
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