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The arms are swinging out wide in the backwards phase of the arm drive this wayward arm action upsets the rhythm of the upper body and causes the head to rotate

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Common Faults | Common Faults

Common Faults:

-This performer Sprints in a seated position and demonstrates a pattering type of stride pattern and associated arm action

- Low hip position

- Low knee lift

- Flat feet

- Prevents full rear leg extension and results in a incomplete stride length

Common Faults
common fault upright start | Common Faults

common fault upright start:

The performer is upright out of the blocks and the innitial strides are to short and weak

Common Faults
Common faults Head back | Common Faults

Common faults Head back:

This performer is running with the head tilted back
Eyes focusing upwards
Also the line of running is not in a straight line

Common Faults
Perfect Sprint | Sprint Examples

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

    • Sprint Examples
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