In running pattern drills, which pattern involves moving forward with changes of direction in a zigzag path?

In running pattern drills, which pattern involves moving forward with changes of direction in a zigzag path?

• A. Forward/straight
• B. Forward/zigzag
• C. Backwards
• D. Start and stop patterns

Answer: (B)

Moving forward while changing direction in a zigzag path trains the ability to quickly redirect momentum and maintain control as you switch diagonals. The forward/zigzag pattern matches this exactly: athletes run forward and alternate direction to create a zigzag, developing agility and the capacity to cut and reaccelerate efficiently. In contrast, a forward/straight pattern stays on a straight line with no direction changes, a backwards pattern has you moving in the opposite direction, and start and stop patterns focus on initiating and stopping rather than continuous directional changes.

Moving forward while changing direction in a zigzag path trains the ability to quickly redirect momentum and maintain control as you switch diagonals. The forward/zigzag pattern matches this exactly: athletes run forward and alternate direction to create a zigzag, developing agility and the capacity to cut and reaccelerate efficiently. In contrast, a forward/straight pattern stays on a straight line with no direction changes, a backwards pattern has you moving in the opposite direction, and start and stop patterns focus on initiating and stopping rather than continuous directional changes.