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
stronger leg forward. That's how it is in track anyway.
Also, don't lean back on set. It takes to long to react and pull your body forward with the arms. Better off leaning forward with loose arms to clear the platform fastest. This is my opinion, but I would like to hear from others.
Check out Ian Crocker's starts. He leans back. George can post a link. I remember some of his starts were awesome at SCY Nationals.
When leaning forward, I tend to go more down than out. But I could do it either way. I'm experimenting with this new way for more forward torque.
stronger leg forward. That's how it is in track anyway.
Also, don't lean back on set. It takes to long to react and pull your body forward with the arms. Better off leaning forward with loose arms to clear the platform fastest. This is my opinion, but I would like to hear from others.
Check out Ian Crocker's starts. He leans back. George can post a link. I remember some of his starts were awesome at SCY Nationals.
When leaning forward, I tend to go more down than out. But I could do it either way. I'm experimenting with this new way for more forward torque.
