Crouch Start
What Are The Different Types Of Starts?
Sprint starts are very commonly used in athletics ranging from sprints to a number of middle and long distance events. The two main variations are the standing and the crouch start which are used for middle or long distance events and sprints respectively. The standing start is used by beginner athletes before they progress to the crouch start, while competitive athletes use the block start that allows them to apply force and thus aids in push off that can be transferred into horizontal velocity.
Sprint starts are very commonly used in athletics ranging from sprints to a number of middle and long distance events. The two main variations are the standing and the crouch start which are used for middle or long distance events and sprints respectively. The standing start is used by beginner athletes before they progress to the crouch start, while competitive athletes use the block start that allows them to apply force and thus aids in push off that can be transferred into horizontal velocity.
The Crouch Start Is Divided Into FOUR Stages:
1. "On Your Marks"
a. Both feet are touching the ground.
b. Knee of rear leg rests on ground.
c. Hands are placed on the ground mare than shoulder width apart with fingers arched.
d. Head is level with back, eyes are looking straight down.
2. "Set"
a. Heels press forwards.
b. Knee of front leg is at a 90 degree angle.
c. Knee of rear leg is at an angle between 120 - 140 degrees.
d. Hips are slightly higher than the shoulders, the trunk is inclined forward.
e. Shoulders are slightly ahead of hands.
3. Drive
a. Trunk straightens and lifts as both feet press hard against the blocks.
b. Hands lift from ground together then swing alternatively.
c. Push of the rear leg is hard/short, the front leg's pus is a little less hard but longer.
d. Rear leg moves forwards rapidly while the body leans forwards.
e. Knee and hip are extended during the drive.
4. Acceleration
a. Front foot is placed quickly onto the ball of the foot for the first stride.
b. Forward lean is maintained.
c. Lower legs are kept parallel to the ground during recovery.
d. Stride length and stride frequency increase with each stride.
e. Trunk straightens gradually after 20 - 30 metres.
1. "On Your Marks"
a. Both feet are touching the ground.
b. Knee of rear leg rests on ground.
c. Hands are placed on the ground mare than shoulder width apart with fingers arched.
d. Head is level with back, eyes are looking straight down.
2. "Set"
a. Heels press forwards.
b. Knee of front leg is at a 90 degree angle.
c. Knee of rear leg is at an angle between 120 - 140 degrees.
d. Hips are slightly higher than the shoulders, the trunk is inclined forward.
e. Shoulders are slightly ahead of hands.
3. Drive
a. Trunk straightens and lifts as both feet press hard against the blocks.
b. Hands lift from ground together then swing alternatively.
c. Push of the rear leg is hard/short, the front leg's pus is a little less hard but longer.
d. Rear leg moves forwards rapidly while the body leans forwards.
e. Knee and hip are extended during the drive.
4. Acceleration
a. Front foot is placed quickly onto the ball of the foot for the first stride.
b. Forward lean is maintained.
c. Lower legs are kept parallel to the ground during recovery.
d. Stride length and stride frequency increase with each stride.
e. Trunk straightens gradually after 20 - 30 metres.
Sample Picture Of "On Your Marks", "Set" & "Go"
Block Placement & Adjustment
1. Front block is placed one and a half foots length behind the starting line.
2. Rear block is placed one and a half foots length behind the front block.
3. Front block is usually set flatter.
4. Rear block is usually set steeper.
1. Front block is placed one and a half foots length behind the starting line.
2. Rear block is placed one and a half foots length behind the front block.
3. Front block is usually set flatter.
4. Rear block is usually set steeper.
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