Best starting block position: left foot forward or right foot?
Former Member
I remember when my friend taught me how to water ski. He told me to stand feet together and then he pushed me. Instinctively my left foot shot out to steady myself. He said that is the foot that should be in front on the slalom ski.
What is the thinking on the starting block position? Which foot should be in front?
Syd
Put your feet where you are most comfortable. If you left foot is more comfortable in front, put it there or vice versa. There is no right/wrong with this, as it is different for each person.
I switched from the grab start to the track start early on. Now I lean back a bit and try to spring forward, launching with my strong foot. I'm a righty, but I put my left foot forward. Although right handed, when it comes to sports, I am left side dominant. Left hand, left foot, etc. (Probably why all my sports injuries are on my left side? Hmm....) I even have to have my left hand under the right hand while in my superman streamline or I just don't feel comfortable. Do what is best for you!
Put your feet where you are most comfortable. If you left foot is more comfortable in front, put it there or vice versa. There is no right/wrong with this, as it is different for each person.
I switched from the grab start to the track start early on. Now I lean back a bit and try to spring forward, launching with my strong foot. I'm a righty, but I put my left foot forward. Although right handed, when it comes to sports, I am left side dominant. Left hand, left foot, etc. (Probably why all my sports injuries are on my left side? Hmm....) I even have to have my left hand under the right hand while in my superman streamline or I just don't feel comfortable. Do what is best for you!
