Athletics, Starting on the bend

Common Faults - This performerSprints in a seated position and dem...
Common faults Head back - This performer is running with the head tilted bac...
Common faults non linear arm movement - The arms are swinging out wide in the backwards ph...
common fault upright start - The performer is upright out of the blocks and the...
Perfect print - The posture is firm and very upright hips heightTh...
Perfect sprint from front - Demonstrates a linear arm action which is working ...
Sprinting on the bend - expert performer running the bend
Sprinting the bend - Running close to the inside curveThe left shoulder...
sprint start - It is important that the athletes leave the block ...
sprint start - Example of a top performer
sprint start on the bend - Leave the blocks low and hard
Sprint start side view - expert performer
Starting on the bend - Leave the blocks low and hard

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