Benefits of barefoot work & barefoot walking, especially on sand/grass: -better control of your foot position when it strikes the ground -improvements in balance -improvements in proprioception -improvements in body awareness of pelvic positioning -improves foot mechanics and loading of force through proper parts of the foot -improved foot mechanics lead to improved mechanics of the hips, knees, engagement of core, etc. -strengthening lower leg extremities -deter and minimize shin splints/ lower leg/hip injuries -improve blood flow Our barefoot sand walk routine following toe yoga and 4-way ankle partner pushes: Around the jumps box 1x for each of the following: Walk on heels Walk on toes Outside of feet Inside of feet Duck walk (feet turned out) Platypus walk (feet turned in) #ncaadivision1 #ncaatrackandfield #healthyfeet #healthyroots #footmechanics #barefootlife #barefootmechanics #feetareyourroots #ballstateathletics #ballstatecardinals #ballstatetrackandfield