STRADDLE RUN FORWARD AND BACKWARD

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The Straddle Run Forward and Backward is the sixth exercise in Conditioning Drill 3.

This exercise combines upper body and lower body plyometric skill, coordination, and anaerobic endurance.

It develops coordination, balance and explosive strength in the legs.

The figure above breaks down the exercise as Soldiers conduct it in a formation at moderate cadence.

Moderate cadence

The starting position for the Straddle Run Forward and Backward is the Straddle Stance position.

● On count 1, bound forward to the left with the left leg, swinging the right arm forward and to the left and the left arm rearward.

● On count 2, bound forward to the right with the right leg, swinging the left arm forward and to the right and the right arm rearward.

● On count 3, repeat count 1.

● On count 4, repeat count 2.

● On count 5, bound backward and to the left with the left leg, swinging the left arm forward and right arm rearward.

● On count 6, bound backward and to the right with the right leg, swinging the right arm forward and the left arm rearward.

● On count 7, repeat count 5.

● On count 8, repeat count 6.

Repeat this exercise 5–10 times.

After the final count, return to the starting position.

● On all counts, do not allow the back to round; keep the head up and eyes forward.

● On each landing, the feet should be directed forward and the trail foot moves toward the lead foot, but does not make contact with the ground.

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