In Rushall's paper on sprinting he recommends the forward leaning start.Several years ago I read an article on a forward leaning start,but that was a grab start. I practiced it for awhile and went to a local meet. I was disappointed with my results and a referee I respect told me that I needed to practice it more if I was going to use it in a meet as I was unsteady on the blocks and near a DQ.I gave up on it as a waste of time until I read Rushall's article. I tried it with a track start a couple of times.I felt steady on the blocks and fast off the block,but I didn't feel my jump was as strong. The only pool I use that lets me use the blocks regularly suffered storm damage and is closed at least a month so I haven't had the chance to get times to 15M to see how it compares with my standard start.I have never seen anyone use this start at a meet. Do any Forumites have experience with it and what are your results?
In the 80 - 90's . i coached with a man that taught the "Gargoyle" start. This is what he called it. IF you hold on tight, then you can lean over the block a lot to help with a non-delayed start.Many officials need to be told of this start as they will think the swimmer is falling in. I did not see any real time advantage to this start.
In the 80 - 90's . i coached with a man that taught the "Gargoyle" start. This is what he called it. IF you hold on tight, then you can lean over the block a lot to help with a non-delayed start.Many officials need to be told of this start as they will think the swimmer is falling in. I did not see any real time advantage to this start.
