
Better Sprinting
New ways to control sprinting, sneaking, and flying.
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About this Mod
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Better Controls
Better Controls is a new client-only mod that includes many more toggle keybinds and options than Better Sprinting. It's available for Forge and Fabric.
While not a direct replacement, I intend to support Better Controls in the future and eventually stop updating Better Sprinting.
Features
Sprint key can be set to Tap or Hold mode
Toggle keys for sprinting and sneaking
Option to turn off double tapping W
Option to sprint in all directions in singleplayer
Configurable speed boost when flying in creative/spectator mode
Option to continue flying when touching the ground
To configure the mod, click the Better Sprinting button in Controls, or press the configuration key in-game (default: 'O')
To configure update notifications in Minecraft 1.13/1.14, open the config folder (same location as the mods folder), and edit the bettersprinting-client.toml file in a text editor
Tips
- While sprinting, press the Sprint key again to stop
- Opening a GUI while toggle sneaking makes you automatically stand up until you close it
- LAN multiplayer allows sprinting in all directions if the host has the mod installed
Servers

Installation Guide
Client
- Download and run Forge installer
- Select Install client, and click OK
- Start the Minecraft Launcher
- Visit the Installations tab, and click the Forge profile
- Open the folder shown in Game directory, and create a folder named mods inside it
- Download Better Sprinting and place the file into the mods folder
Server
- Download and run Forge installer
- Select Install server, don't forget to change the installation folder, and click OK
- Create a folder named mods in the server folder
- Download Better Sprinting and place the file into the mods folder
- Start the server by running forge-
.jar
Old Versions
- Old releases for Minecraft versions between 1.2.5 - 1.8 are available in the archive
- If you experience a mod conflict, try installing PlayerAPI Core (only applies to versions 2.0.3 and older)
- In 1.7.10, vanilla clients cannot join Forge servers; if you install the mod on a 1.7.10 server, your users will need to install Forge (the mod itself is not required)
License / Modpacks
Official files released after 12 June 2019 are licensed under MPL-2.0, which allows you to use them in modpacks.
To verify, open the .jar file in an archive program, view the included LICENSE file, and ensure the first line reads Mozilla Public License Version 2.0.
If the LICENSE file is missing, you must follow Hardcore Ender Expansion 1's License and Modpack Guidelines.
Available Versions
How to Install Better Sprinting on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.16.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Sprinting". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1 (+20 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Sprinting server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.16.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Sprinting compatible with forge?
Better Sprinting officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Sprinting – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Sprinting consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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