Don’t Get Caught on Your Heels

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

Are they balanced between the ball of foot and heel? We call that the mid-foot.

Are they shifting their weight back and letting the toes lift up in the air?

Are they too forward, so I can see a little daylight underneath the heel?

It's a small but significant change to find better balance.

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