There is no “perfect” form… Whenever I post about mechanics, people...
Fred Duncan@Fred__Duncan
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Sep 03, 2025
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There is no “perfect” form…
Whenever I post about mechanics, people rush to conclusions. But the truth is, models aren’t infallible, and the body doesn’t work in neat, rigid patterns.
As Moshe Feldenkrais said: “There is no right way to move, only better ways.” Coaching
Whenever I post about mechanics, people rush to conclusions. But the truth is, models aren’t infallible, and the body doesn’t work in neat, rigid patterns.
As Moshe Feldenkrais said: “There is no right way to move, only better ways.” Coaching
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lives in that uncertainty…balancing data, models, and what we see in real time.
Will chasing “ideal mechanics” always make you faster? Not necessarily.
Can forcing athletes into a rigid model backfire? Absolutely.
Does this mean you shouldn’t attempt to coach a developing
Will chasing “ideal mechanics” always make you faster? Not necessarily.
Can forcing athletes into a rigid model backfire? Absolutely.
Does this mean you shouldn’t attempt to coach a developing
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athlete or someone new to the skill? Of course not. There’s clearly nuance to this.
The job of a coach is to adapt. To keep learning. To adjust until you find what actually works for that athlete in that moment. That’s how progress is made.
This philosophy is at the core of
The job of a coach is to adapt. To keep learning. To adjust until you find what actually works for that athlete in that moment. That’s how progress is made.
This philosophy is at the core of
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everything I teach and it’s exactly why I built Speed Kills, my most complete resource yet.
👉 80+ pages breaking down how to develop speed from every angle…sprint mechanics, strength, plyometrics, conditioning, programming, and more.
👉 An 8-week program that integrates
👉 80+ pages breaking down how to develop speed from every angle…sprint mechanics, strength, plyometrics, conditioning, programming, and more.
👉 An 8-week program that integrates
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all of it, so you don’t just read, you apply.
👉 Built from years of experience coaching athletes from youth to pro.
If you want a blueprint for developing speed, Speed Kills is it.
Link in bio.
fredduncantraining.com/product/speed-…
👉 Built from years of experience coaching athletes from youth to pro.
If you want a blueprint for developing speed, Speed Kills is it.
Link in bio.
fredduncantraining.com/product/speed-…