Episode notes
In this episode Coaches Caroline and Valerie unpack why so many athletes—runners and recreational players alike—feel “stuck to the ground,” lose elasticity, and suffer knee pain. Using live examples from pickleball and running check-ins, they explain the simple shift that changes everything: lift your torso, increase fall, and actively pull the foot up. These small movement changes free your feet, protect your knees, and make every sport feel easier and more fun.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- ✅ Footwork matters across sports — the same drills that improve Pose → Fall → Pull running improve pickleball footwork and reduce knee injury risk.
- ✅ Unglue your feet: lifting the torso + pulling the foot up uses elasticity (stored energy) rather than brute muscle force.
- ✅ Most older recreational players and runners are “ ...