This is natural as the rear leg drives forward a longer distance. Hips are brought slightly higher than shoulders.Īrms straight, but are not locked at the elbow joint.įocus is on driving out of the starting movement.ĭrive off the footpads of both blocks with a longer force application against the front block. Hands are approximately shoulder width apart and behind the line forming a bridge of support with the fingertips and thumbs.

The rear leg knee is resting on the ground. The heels are off the pedals and the toes are curled under and touching the track. You first place the quick leg in the front pedal and then place the foot in the rear pedal. Place your hands on the track to make the adjustments with your feet when loading yourself into the blocks When the official starts with the first command, jump with the heels to the butt three times with intensity to start firing of the neurological system. You will be able to make minimal adjustments and you will be consistent at setting of the blocks. When you travel to compete, starting blocks are different. Measure the placement of the toes of each foot with your feet, hands and fingers. The back foot will be placed on the back pedal. To determine the approximate placement of the back foot, remain on all fours after marking the placement of the quick foot, stand up and measure one foot from the quick foot. The quick foot is placed on the front pedal. Hands are directly under the shoulders and toes are curled under. Your hands will be approximately one foot and one-half to two feet in front of the starting line.

Get down on all fours extending the body over the starting line. To determine the approximate placement of the feet, put both knees on the track as close to the starting line without touching the starting line. Here is a break down of the block set up and the basics of the start. Maroon White Indoor 2021 order of events.2010 Section 9 Championships- Boys results.2011 nysphsaa DII and Championship Results.2011 State Meet results- NP competitors.13th Annual New Paltz Modified Track Invitational.Tuttle, Alicia - Family & Consumer Science.

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Indoor track starting blocks