Is it better the run quick strides or long strides when you sprint?

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Well, personally, I think long strides are better.

Think about it, quicker steps=more steps taken=more energy required

long strides=less steps=less energy. It's better to save energy.
 
Lacrosse tryouts are coming and we have sprints. I stink at them so is it better to run quick steps or long strides? Also any other tips with sprinting?
 
Well, personally, I think long strides are better.

Think about it, quicker steps=more steps taken=more energy required

long strides=less steps=less energy. It's better to save energy.
 
It depends really. Mostly on your leg length and the power your legs supply. Tall skinny people i have noticed are better at doing the longer strides, but i used to be a sprinter for four years in a row and im on the shorter size and more average body with powerful legs and it was a lot more efficient to take short fast strides then long spread out strides. I found when i tried long strides like the coaches sometimes tell you to do, it just messed me up and made me slower. I advise you to run however you feel most comfortable.
 
Well, personally, I think long strides are better.

Think about it, quicker steps=more steps taken=more energy required

long strides=less steps=less energy. It's better to save energy.
 
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