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The sprint start
Age 18 · Sports
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A sprinter pushes hard against the starting blocks to launch forward the instant the gun fires. The body then rises step by step from a low crouch into a tall, upright run at top speed.
In the picture
- Angled foot pad: a firm surface to push against
- Fingertips behind the line: hands support the forward lean
- Raised hips: the body is loaded like a spring
- Upright torso: the body rises into full-speed running
Examples
- A 100 m runner exploding off the blocks at the starting gun
- A swimmer or relay runner timing a powerful push-off at a signal
Key takeaways
- A strong push against the blocks turns into forward speed.
- The body rises gradually, not all at once, after the start.
Quiz: The sprint start (Age 18)
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What does a strong push against the starting blocks turn into?
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How does a sprinter’s body rise after leaving the blocks?
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Why are the hips raised in the set position before the gun fires?
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