Using a metronome to train route running isn’t about making it robotic — it’s about building timing that holds under pressure. In this drill, the route is structured into beats: • 2 beats forward • 2 beats lateral • 4 beats vertical At slower tempos, the athlete learns the pattern cleanly — every step has a place. As the tempo increases, the pattern stays the same, but the speed and precision improve together. Week 1: 130 BPM Week 2: 150 BPM Week 3: 160 BPM Same route. Same rhythm. Just faster.