Archives for starting blocks

Block Start analysis

Here is a block start analysis I did recently. In it, I break down the start of a female high school 100m hurdler all the way over the first hurdle. Early in the video, I compare this athlete to a beautifully violent 3 point block start from one of the world’s fastest 100m sprinters.  …

Starting Blocks

Starting Blocks By Latif Thomas The purpose of this article, ultimately, is to explain proper acceleration mechanics. Proper acceleration is crucial to the success of track and field sprinters, but can not be achieved without ideal positioning within the starting blocks. Therefore, we will cover the process from the time the official calls the athletes…

The Start Position

The Start Position By Tony Veney We’re going to get Adonis to stand in front of the start line. In front of the start line facing this direction and I’m going to want him to take two nice high double knee jumps to get himself ready, go ahead.  This is really exploding the legs and…