1.   Brosius pulled a slow roller toward third baseman Eric Chavez, and Martinez, running from second base to third, slowed and shortened his stride.

2.   He began shortening his stride, trying to adjust.

3.   He changed my windup to be more upright and shortened my stride.

4.   I found that steep hills on hiking trails shortened my stride and distorted the distance results.

5.   Nelson threw to first five times and shortened his stride to the plate.

6.   Pitching coach Leo Mazzone shortened his stride at delivery, which helped correct the shoulder problem.

7.   Jacobs said she had to shorten her stride, and avoid putting her legs too far in front, a natural motion on a hard track.