skills

Question 1

starting - use of blocks

Answer 1

P - stay focused and relaxed, feet in block. toe/ball of feet contact with the track. Thumbs positioned under shoulders, rear knee has contact with the ground.
E - “set” is called, hips above the shoulders. 90 degree angle at front knee and 120 degree in back knee. Head and neck in line with spine. rapid acceleration with arm drive.
R - move upright after acceleration, tall and pumping.

Question 2

finishing

Answer 2

P - look forwards with laser focus, relaxed face, arm and leg drive. power and steady pace.
E - lean forwards with chest and shoulders to cross the line faster.
R - decelerate past

Question 3

Posture

Answer 3

P - as athlete accelerates out the blocks, crouched position with head down.
E - the head, neck and shoulders move to an upright position keeping them over the hips. don’t lean or unbalance.

Question 4

foot strike

Answer 4

E - each time the foot strikes the ground, the impact should go through the middle and ball of the foot, moving forwards and pushing off toes.land directly underneath.
R - the foot should come off the ground and quickly move under and behind the body, heal to bottom.

Question 5

cadence

Answer 5

number of steps per min. optimal cadence is 180 strides per min.
quick turnover and on toes.

Question 6

arm action

Answer 6

arm towards the head tight on sagittal plane.