As much as coaches love drills, it is important to remember that drills do not equal skills. If the intention is to enhance running skill, then this must be coached directly via running per se. Moreover, if you want to get faster you must run fast. This is simply adhering to the principle of specificity. The primary benefit of drills is to challenge posture and positions that are similar to those that occur during the sprint action. Drills should be considered as specific strength and functional flexibility development – the technical benefit is ancillary.