Everyone seems to be doing "track starts" off the block now - one leg behind the other. How and why do you do this? I haven't been in a meet for a long time...back then everyone did the "grab start". Any instructions on doing a track start would be appreciated.
I usually do track starts, unless the block is really slippery. At a clinic last year, it was stressed to push the front knee forward at the beep, then spring the legs. As noted above, a forward center of gravity is important, so once you drive the knee forward you are falling forward. (Greg's info above is really good - thanks)
I usually do track starts, unless the block is really slippery. At a clinic last year, it was stressed to push the front knee forward at the beep, then spring the legs. As noted above, a forward center of gravity is important, so once you drive the knee forward you are falling forward. (Greg's info above is really good - thanks)
