https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/5448/starting-block-techniquesDoes anyone know of some good resources for perfecting starting from a block? :dunno: I can seem to do a good start dive consistently from the deck, but almost everytime I start from the block, I get off balance and screw up my start in the water, oren-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/71364?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:39:32 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:391a094a-b8d1-4ba7-8451-5da44bdba244AquawolfThanks!!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/71295?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:27:33 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:edd9a0bd-2e58-4157-bb29-9d93edb0b220Former Member<a href="http://www.coachesinfo.com/category/swimming/321/">www.coachesinfo.com/.../</a> Many swimmers prefer the track start because it&#39;s stable...and has been known to offer a faster reaction time. On the other hand, studies have shown that even though the grab start has a slower reaction time off of the blocks...swimmers tend to surface evenly with the track starters. Whatever you find most comfortable.<div style="clear:both;"></div>