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
Parents
Former Member
Thanks for your input, everyone. My left leg is definitely my 'equilibrium' leg. I'll start with that one first and then switch to the right to see what feels the most comfortable. I guess it is just a question of practicing to find out which position is the most effective. The pool I train at, unfortunately, doesn't have starting blocks. I will have to find some soon as I have a meet on the 20th/21st of this month (my first in 24 years) and haven't practiced them for the same period of time! Starts were always my weak point, too!
Syd
Thanks for your input, everyone. My left leg is definitely my 'equilibrium' leg. I'll start with that one first and then switch to the right to see what feels the most comfortable. I guess it is just a question of practicing to find out which position is the most effective. The pool I train at, unfortunately, doesn't have starting blocks. I will have to find some soon as I have a meet on the 20th/21st of this month (my first in 24 years) and haven't practiced them for the same period of time! Starts were always my weak point, too!
Syd
