[TooSlow23]

TooSlow23 on March 14, 2008 at 10:02 pm #14429

Anybody mind telling me whats the worst thing about this 10m start that needs fixing ?
I know im not low enough, and that my glutes arent firing, anything else that is more important ?

Solutions ? Possibly Mike would chime in ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27MrIlw6UDE

[200FIRE]

200FIRE on March 15, 2008 at 2:11 am #68911

Hey I’m new to the forum and I have a similar problem to yours.

My coach recommended that I practiced on staying low by lunging stadium steps and stuff like that.

I’m also practicing on driving all the way out of my blocks with my lead foot and making sure my first step is a powerful one.

hope this helps,
JDH

[TooSlow23]

TooSlow23 on March 15, 2008 at 2:28 am #68912

u might wanna see my thead in the cf forum in the clip section… doc sprint, kelly, and other good minds all gave their input.
i came here mostly because i appreciate michael and the mods and could use a few words from them..

[Mike Young]

Mike Young on March 15, 2008 at 2:57 am #68913

Not the best angle but I’d say:
*Arms looks wide in blocks
*Hips look low in blocks
*Knee recovery looks too low
*Turnover is too quick (insufficient pushing on ground)
*Posture is poor (mainly because chin is tucked)
*Transition to upright posture is too slow

ELITETRACK Founder

[TooSlow23]

TooSlow23 on March 15, 2008 at 3:08 am #68914

Not the best angle but I’d say:
*Arms looks wide in blocks [color=blue] i can fix that [/color]
*Hips look low in blocks [color=green]I figured that.. ill see what i can do [/color]
*Knee recovery looks too low [color=red] umm, does that mean i have to lift it more ?[/color]
*Turnover is too quick (insufficient pushing on ground) [color=purple]that will increase my contact time, is that a good seacrifice ?[/color]

*Posture is poor (mainly because chin is tucked) [color=orange]thanks, i didn’t see it…[/color]
*Transition to upright posture is too slow

hmmhh

THANKS for the time mike !!
does that look like something you personally could work on ? are those things very common with your athletes ?

[winnesota]

winnesota on March 15, 2008 at 4:56 am #68915

Try using short, quick steps (like a piston) at the start. You have very long strides…

[davan]

davan on March 15, 2008 at 6:56 am #68917

Mike’s response just further validates what has already been said. Now it’s time to do it! Hands in, butt up.

Increasing the contact time is fine if you’re getting a better, more appropriate push.

[TooSlow23]

TooSlow23 on March 20, 2008 at 4:07 am #68965

does it look like i made some progress ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFh-2J-izSs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuWfoN6OWrI

[utfootball4]

utfootball4 on March 20, 2008 at 5:37 am #68966

Try using short, quick steps (like a piston) at the start. You have very long strides…

I hate short quick steps at the start bc most athletes end up spinning there wheels.

[winnesota]

winnesota on March 20, 2008 at 7:00 am #68967

Well my coach is retarded then.

[utfootball4]

utfootball4 on March 20, 2008 at 7:27 am #68968

Well my coach is retarded then.

not really, some coaches teach the piston action but i perfer JS style more of a cycle action.

[winnesota]

winnesota on March 20, 2008 at 9:53 am #68971

I prefer that too, but when my coach told me that, I figured that that was the only (good) way to do it. Now I revert my statement. I feel like I’m running in the air with no forward motion when I do piston action (kinda like when you’re on the stationary bike and you are going really fast and then try to pedal but there is no resistance lol). JS?

[utfootball4]

utfootball4 on March 20, 2008 at 9:54 am #68972

I prefer that too, but when my coach told me that, I figured that that was the only (good) way to do it. Now I revert my statement. I feel like I’m running in the air with no forward motion when I do piston action (kinda like when you’re on the stationary bike and you are going really fast and then try to pedal but there is no resistance lol). JS?

JS = John Smith – HSI Mo Green coach.