Sprint Tech Sprint Start Task Card

Sprinting Technique- Coaches Clipboard Observe a performer. Do they demonstrate the following techniques? Give your partner feedback, using the Analysis, to help improve their technique. Performer 1:………………………………………………………………

Performer 2:…………………………………………………………………

Drive Phase 1

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Body leaning forward Head looking down Shorter fast strides Quick pumping action with arms

Acceleration Phase

Body upright and relaxed Head looking forward Long strides (High knees) Elbows 90º (fast arm action)

The Dip

Body lunges forward Head looking down Relaxed long strides Arms back (forcing chest forward)

Sprint Start Technique- Coaches Clipboard Observe a performer. Do they demonstrate the following techniques? Give your partner feedback, using the Analysis, to help improve their technique. Performer 1:………………………………………………………………

Performer 2:…………………………………………………………………

On Your Marks 1

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Arms shoulder width Fingers Bridged Back knee on floor Body weight slightly forward

Get Set Raise your hips Head relaxed Body weight leaning forward

GO! React fast (on the G of GO!) Pump arms fast, body position low Short fast strides to gain speed

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