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Explode out of the blocks

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Push off hard with front leg to create an exploding movement of the body. The first step of the back leg should reach past the start line. The front leg should be fully extended. Drive the opposite arm of the back leg … Continue reading →

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Sprint Drills

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Sprint Drills should be performed at the start of practice. The athlete should perform each drill for about 20 meters  and then walk back to start. The sprint drills teach good form and also provide a dynamic warm up to … Continue reading →

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Hips up

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The hips should be raised above shoulder level. The angle created with the front leg should be 90 – 100° and the angle of the back leg should be 120 – 130°. The toes should just touch the track and … Continue reading →

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Determine the Power Leg

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The first step to the block start is to determine which leg is the power leg and which leg is your speed leg. This is important because the power leg will be placed in the front block and used to … Continue reading →

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Block Starts for Sprinters

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The first phase of any sprint is the start, commonly referred to as the Block Start. The next series of blogs will cover the Block Start technique for sprinters.

Leg Position

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The lead leg should drive upward with the foot crossing up and over the opposite knee. The thigh of the lead leg should be parallel to the track, while the foot is extended forward and the ankle maintained in a … Continue reading →

Arm Position

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The arms should be relaxed and bent at about a 90° angle. The arms should swing in unison with the opposite leg – this is thought to help drive the leg. The arms should swing up to about face level … Continue reading →

Shoulder Position

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First and foremost, the shoulders should remain relaxed. The shoulders should not twist or rotate but remain square to the track. The shoulders will act as a pivot point for the arms to swing. … Continue reading →

Head Position

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The head should be held upright with eyes focusing down the track.  The head should be in a neutral position where there is no tension or strain felt in the neck. You can test this by slightly tilting the head … Continue reading →

Body Position

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The first place to start is the overall body position during the sprint.  The body should be straight up and erect. You should feel like there is a string leading through the body from the feet and out of the … Continue reading →

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