Maybe he’s born with it, maybe it can be developed. But at the same time... can it be undeveloped? Something you’ll notice about the best movers throughout this piece is that they were track guys in high school. Good track coaches, typically, can fix bad mechanics. The more you sprint at 100% intensity over short distances, the more likely your body is to figure it out, too. Land on your heel, you’ll feel the impact versus landing on the balls of your feet.
In my piece, “I like the way you move,” I hyped up the movement patterns of striker Gilbert Frierson, running back Don Chaney, and wide receiver Mike Harley.