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Imagine playing tag on the playground when the fastest kid in your class sprints straight at you!
To stay in the game, you need to flee β which means moving quickly and safely away from a chaser into open space.
How should your body be set up so you can burst into speed at any moment?
The Ready Body Position
Great fleers use a low athletic stance with their knees bent, chest slightly forward, and weight balanced on the balls of their feet.
Staying on the balls of your feet lets you push off the ground instantly to change direction before the chaser can reach you.
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Body position gives you speed, but where should your eyes be looking?
Spatial Awareness and Looking Ahead
Spatial awareness means knowing what is around you, like boundary lines, obstacles, and big empty spaces.
You also need a quick shoulder check β a fast glance over your shoulder to see how close the chaser is without slowing down.
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What is the biggest mistake kids make when they get chased?