What is the most efficient turning technique - beep tests/shuttle runs

Question

Thank u in advance for any help. Ive got a beep test coming up and have done a lot of aerobic/fitness training for it and want to maximize my score. Is there a best technique for turning when doing shuttle runs? At the moment i run up to the line put my foot down sideways on it and accelerate off that but it seems to take a lot out of my legs. Is there a more efficient way/sports science proven method of turning? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Answer 1

I cant think of a better way really. Stop, turn and sprint back again. How your legs are placed doesn't matter - the leg muscles will still have to accelerate you each way. The quicker the acceleration the quicker your overall speed.

The acceleration is where your legs get tired. There are a couple of ways to get round that, one is to practise short sprints and the other is to do some weight training on your legs

Answer 2

Try to run at an even pace, dont sprint off from the line, sprinting takes alot out of you! Also when you are tired you have a tendancy to run a sort of curve off te line to not stop running, this is bad!

Answer 3

You're doing it the only possible way