AI Tutor
Have you ever sprinted at top speed in tag, only to watch the other player dodge sideways while you fly right past them?
When you run at 100% full speed, your momentum carries you in a straight line, making it almost impossible to turn on a dime.
To catch a fleeing runner, you need speed control — the ability to change how fast you run so you can match their moves and close in without overshooting.
How do you decide how fast to run when you are chasing someone across the playground?

The Two Chasing Gears

Great chasers use two main speeds: tracking speed and the closing burst.
Tracking speed is running at about 70% to 80% of your top speed. This keeps you close enough to follow the runner while leaving you in total control of your balance.
Once you are within arm's reach, you switch to a closing burst — two or three explosive, powerful steps to finish the chase and make the tag.
What should you do with your feet when the runner suddenly slows down or tries to fake you out?

Choppy Steps for Quick Stops

As you get close, switch from long running strides to choppy steps — fast, short steps with your knees bent and feet wide.