Sprint

Technique

Drive off the balls of your feet and pump your arms vigorously. Lean forward slightly from the ankles at the start. Drive your knees high and extend fully with each stride. Maintain maximum effort and speed for the prescribed distance or time.

Steps

1. Set a staggered stance with your weight on the balls of your feet
2. Lean forward slightly from the ankles and drive explosively into the first stride
3. Pump your arms vigorously with your elbows bent
4. Drive each knee high and extend fully through each stride
5. Maintain maximum speed and effort for the prescribed distance or time

Common mistakes

• Bending forward at the waist instead of leaning from the ankles
• Overstriding and landing too far in front of the body
• Allowing the arms to swing across the torso
• Letting the heels strike first during acceleration

Variations

• Hill sprint
• Flying sprint
• Three-point-start sprint
• Resistance-parachute sprint

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