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SPRINTING

SPRINTING. Sprinting is a highly explosive activity that requires powerful, vigorous muscular contractions . . Techniques. When sprinting at top speed, the athlete runs on the ball of the feet with the upper body either upright or inclined forward slightly.

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SPRINTING

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  1. SPRINTING Sprinting is a highly explosive activity that requires powerful, vigorous muscular contractions.

  2. Techniques • When sprinting at top speed, the athlete runs on the ball of the feet with the upper body either upright or inclined forward slightly. • The arms are flexed 90 degrees at the elbow and swing in the direction of the run. • Pull elbows back and upward.

  3. Sprinting Phases On your marks Set Positions Drive Phase Acceleration Phase

  4. Sprinting Events 100 meter

  5. 200 meter

  6. 110meter hurdles

  7. Types of Starts There are three main types of starting positions for the sprint starts. • Bunch Start • Medium • Elongated

  8. How to Sprint Video

  9. Technical Characteristics • Both feet are in contact with the ground. • Knee of the rear leg rests on the ground. • Hands are placed on the ground; slightly more than shoulder- width apart, the fingers are arched. • Head is level with the back, eyes are looking straight down.

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