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Athletics: Sprinting the bend

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COACHING POINTS

  • Running close to the inside curve
  • The left shoulder should be slightly lower then the right and
  • the right arm should be swinging slightly across towards the chin

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    Perfect Sprint:

  • The posture is firm and very upright hips height
  • The leg action consists of an extended rear leg on the ball of the foot and high knee lift into a reaching pawing action towards the track
  • The arm action is vigorous full range and linear
  • The head is held firmly and facing forward and eyes focus straight ahead
    This model is the same for all sprints
    Except for the 400

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