Sprint Start From Blocks

In the picture

1. 1Front shoe on the angled block plate: the foot that pushes first
2. 2Fingertips on the track: the rear contact that holds the body steady
3. 3Raised hip above shoulder height: the highest point of the crouch
4. 4Torso in the second figure: rising from a deep forward lean toward upright

Examples

• A cyclist standing on the pedals to pull away from a red light.
• A swimmer pushing off the wall in a low glide before surfacing.

Quiz: Sprint Start From Blocks (Age 18)

1. 1

   Why should a sprinter keep a low forward lean during the first strides of a block start?

   • It lets the legs drive backward against the ground instead of lifting the body.
   • It helps the torso rise toward upright immediately.
   • It keeps the fingertips pressed on the track for balance.
2. 2

   What happens if a sprinter stands upright too early after leaving the blocks?

   • The build-up of speed is cut.
   • The hips stay at the highest point of the crouch.
   • The legs drive backward against the ground more effectively.
3. 3

   What is the role of the front shoe on the angled block plate?

   • It is the rear contact that holds the body steady.
   • It is the highest point of the crouch.
   • It is the foot that pushes first.

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This lesson has left the free week, so its quiz is part of the subscription.