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  • 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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    Perfect sprint from front

    Demonstrates a linear arm action which is working against a stable trunk

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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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