Balanced Feet

When I'm coaching someone through a movement, any movement, one of the first things I draw my eyes to is what their feet are doing.

Ideally you should be balanced between the ball of your foot and heel.

Are you shifting all your weight back and letting your toes lift up in the air?

Or are you too forward, so I can see a little daylight underneath your heel?

It's a small but significant change, to find balance on your midfoot.

It's universally applicable to all things athletic.

The shortstop doesn't shift their weight back as they get ready to field a ball. A basketball player is on their mid foot before jumping up to grab a rebound. Even when I'm trying a kick flip my skateboard, I'm balanced on the mid foot.

The gym is where we practice movement, and if done correctly, the movements and skills we practice will transfer seamlessly to other parts of our life.

Don't get caught on your heels.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain