Improving Sprint Start Technique

International Athlete, Sports Model, and Presenter Jenny Pacey talks to TeachPE about her Sprint Start Technique. For more information on sprinting visit: www.teachpe.com/sports-coachi...

[@pherriswheel9748]

My heart started racing like i was actually about to run. 😂😂😂

[@lease2coach1]

Research has been done on this, too. Running out of the blocks, the initial push (very brief, but quite sharp) is from the REAR foot; THEN you get the longer push from the front block. Most people only notice the push from the front foot, but the rear foot is what actually gets everything started. This is why you should solidly load *both* feet into the blocks. The rear foot should not be loosey-goosey, but really solidly grounded on the block.

[@lease2coach1]

Actually, research has shown that you're better off NOT "listening for the gun"--but rather focusing on the movement you're going to make (some people like to focus on the movement of the elbow, but different things work for different people). If you're focused on a movement, then any loud stimulus will set you off (and a good starter won't charge you if someone coughs or clicks a camera), and your reaction time will be better than if you're listening for a "bang."

[@toofturbine1544]

thank you for this clip.. I'm coaching my 11 yr old daughter and found this video to be a great tool to aide me in getting some basic starting block form across to her. It helped a great deal given that she related to a female instructor. Thanks again!

[@SirenaWilliams]

use your nerves to react to the gun. Take a deep breath get in your blocks and react. you'll be fine once you start running !

[@Moneyeverywhere100]

Thanks I really needed to watch this!

[@so0fly93]

I have a race tomorrow and im getting goosebumps lol!!!

[@1yanyiel]

Sure but when racing i get so effing nervous that my legs shake and get a bad start

[@hotpeppersauce100]

Just a tip. You need greater arm drive out of the blocks. That will get ur stide out further. U need to aggressively launch that arm that goes forward into the air

[@CodyCougar]

for advanced athletes, both legs are used. when first teaching block technique, coaches often cue the front leg

[@eddie229351]

Good video for beginners. Thanks!

[@user-gh6ce4ft7s]

thanks a lot for your great demo HATSOFF

[@ManSeekingChrist]

wow, this is hoenstly the best video on the start I've ever seen. It's succint, and straight to the point., and from a woman's perspective, which is usually more feel based, whic is important

[@ThePianist200]

Hey KZbin. I'm starting track and I'm nervous for the 200m any tips ? (Breathing and take off)

[@FarhanLing]

thanks!

[@ChazZen]

hi i have a question, my reaction time and power is very good and my top speed is very good but i dont think my acceleration is that good plus in football someone elbowed me in the color bone and i dont know if it is broken or not dont think so or else i wouldnt be able to move my arm, i also got used to the pain so i can do almost anything but will that slow me down?

[@triplex3399]

0:12 I thought she was going to tank the camera guy! Rofl

[@domikoba]

Wow Before school games i was 13.8 - today i Am 13.4 Thank you

[@abelmakamba4549]

they are called starting blocks

[@britneyogera7899]

this is great

[@QueenOfAmber]

Which is better, crouched position start or upright position start?

[@jummyhussain9050]

thankyou

[@MrSexycarrot]

Is that LeeValley? Won my 800m County race there

[@AlphaSphere]

Nice facilities!

[@SuperLuqman99]

You looked at down, actually we must look ahead to the finish line. We must reach the line so aggresively so that we must look ahead

[@cwcrompton]

I have raced there that lee valley :)

[@Seximamii1314]

@QueenOfAmber crouched position, when you start of with the upright position you don't get as much power/ push off as you would with the crouched start.

[@scott2e]

You can still lean across the line and have your feet flat on the blocks. My coach is always on my case about it...

[@RdonZOME]

is that lee valley?

[@SirenaWilliams]

your actually suppose to use both legs in the blocks. the back leg is the first leg to react because she is pushing off her front leg to take that first step forward out of the blocks. use the front leg to push and the back leg to step out. Good Luck !

[@krissy55066]

@nicholkid i know. my heart's racing :D

[@horseridingbuckaroo]

@145bobby i definitely agree!

[@Casi1sowladventures]

you make it look so easy!!!! When i tried it at school, I failed and my coach told me i wasn't gradually rising up to run....but you make it look like cherry pie :3

[@posquale21]

HEY LARA CROFT YOU RUN TRACK NOW?

[@thomasmario619]

@xXWyinneWonderXx thats great im 13 and i run a 11.8 keep up that up and by the time your 15 youll be a BEAST(11.9 thats what 14-15yrl are running)

[@25CreativeGirl]

this really helped for my p.e class and for my home work

[@mellowmikejr]

My heart is racing

[@SirenaWilliams]

standing start is the same. drive for about 20 meters and then slowly come out of your drive phase.

[@dizish0tpp911]

Can you pm me the website url

[@nihalnayak]

Olala!!! I can watch this for hours and hours ;)

[@jbieberboy06]

nice video

[@hayjenferson3941]

What if u don't use blocks??

[@r2fteachpe]

Firstly, I'd get that collarbone checked. We have a variety of sprint drills on our channel if you want to have a look. We also have some training schedules on TeachPE.com- which would help.

[@apothocarykled3341]

Yeah I have the same problem but some I usually Get a boost of adrenaline and do really well. :)

[@98SixPAC]

same ! :D

[@MkM47]

@ThExShizZx92 My coach, and as far as I think is logical, it should be however she feels more comfortable but still getting the start right... after all, different bodies require different details...

[@Slaydro]

16 10.4

[@HazenMire]

What is easier? Attempting a vertical jump with a 50 lb weight vest on or off? This is the concept behind putting weight on the finger tips. By reliving your legs of the burden of your weight you give them an easier time pushing off the blocks. Of course you want to load them to some extent but you don't want them supporting your full weight at the start of the race.

[@skillzafy]

being nervous is the best part about racing, if you are nervous your adrenaline is up therefore you will run faster

[@awacs52]

@Shift4chizzle your arms are very important in sprinting as they are the only thing that informs a sprinter whether he has completed a full technical stride. Go to the hospital if you want to know about the condition of your arm!

[@L0l1o1]

@BJTHEWOLF She's a hurdler, so she is used to get up within 8 steps.

[@irdbmxbturgrlridesme]

0:08 - 0:15 = best part of the video

[@nicholkid]

Im gettin butterflies just thinkin about racing...jeeze

[@r2fteachpe]

Hi, If you have a look at our website and look in the 'Athletics' section we have a load of free training programmes for you to look at. Hope they help!!

[@robertnagle1995]

thumbs up if u thing she should make a streching video

[@bakonman12]

sprint starts do help but they dont decide the race unless your really slow and you running a 5 m XD and get lucky but they do impact the race

[@MiSSB3HAV3712]

on set all of your weight should be on the front leg and that is your power leg.. your coach is correct.

[@Maverickk157]

@ashmeade22 Her description may be more helpful for female athletes who lack the power/strength needed for what you are suggesting.

[@mickypure]

She looks like the sister of that host in Discovery's "River Monsters" show. ^_^

[@reywasnalyd]

yea buddy

[@gs4651]

Me doing a project in 2020 on this😳

[@cj6745]

that's how my friend runs... he ran a 50 yard thing in 5.81 seconds...and he's 14

[@TheBackrower]

If you don’t mind a bit of feedback, your postre is too high to soon and you need to keep you knee’s up when you run they where droping.

[@3DanielW]

Standing up this fast may not be ideal for a 100m sprint, but it's fine for hurdles because you need to be at the height of your sprint before you read the first hurdle.

[@peklivanasnicos]

she is beautiful

[@mrcrazybadaze]

The staring gun startles me and in turn makes me fly off the block

[@KrayZWun1]

if she was my coach i'd break the world record ;)

[@DougieSomeMo]

wait this video is about start?

[@epicloss345]

@FUNKTHEPUNKS I got 11.9

[@jcbeatu03]

@mistereverything Finishing strong depends on how good your train your body to endure such extremes. MY fasstest time in the 100m is a 10.71 and my drive phase is only 15m.

[@hotpeppersauce100]

You're first step was much too short. U can see this by the distance but also how from the front angle u quickly snap the front leg down. The aggressive arm drive and full- triple extension out of the blocks is needed. U want to PUSH out not STEP out

[@skrawbeareeZ]

I look at something way past the finish and just block out everything and concentrate on it. then when my body natural comes up during the race i run my ass off towards it.

[@kittypawz258]

@xXWyinneWonderXx its okay

[@henrydangg]

she isnt leaving 1cm off the ground on the blocks.... shes actually touching the ground and the blocks therefore less power for the push off

[@Djluv5]

nope u look down.. she got that right..

[@RayRowDash]

good advice for starters.. her form isnt the greatest tho..

[@VAPORxSLIMz]

You should be staring at the ground the first 20-30m. Then you should be staring at the finish line

[@TheDylanWood]

Why didn't you film this "behind" her?

[@LS_5]

ohhh ahhh :*

[@soaa55]

0:20 haha no pressure

[@thankqwerty]

She looks like ashley williams.

[@hxnncht]

needs more hip extension

[@SoccerCFJ4171]

@nicholkid I FEEL LIKE THAT EVERYTIME I RACE!!! x.x i always win tho xD

[@dragonlord0078]

@iH3ROz You sprint 11.84 without any experience: you don't have the right technique, your start is slow? Yeah, then you should definitely go to an athletics club. Then you are able to win some serious contests. But serious, 13 year and 11.84 sec? That is extreme fast for a 13 year old person...

[@uhtredragnarson5044]

That increased blood flow isn't adrenaline...

[@hitdapvp]

Omg i watched how to jump higher and now im here?

[@suprofly]

KATE MIDDLETON SPRINTS?!?!

[@suciedadsevaenunbang]

she's doing awesome but in my opinion she stands too early. I stay longer distance in a low position at least 30-40 meters only accelerating

[@aeiou99999]

Learn to meditate. You need to learn to clear your mind. No thinking allowed at the starting line!

[@mistereverything]

I definitely disagree with some of this information being given. If you hold your drive phase for 20m and by 30m you are in "full flow" how do you expect to finish strong in 100m. These directions may be good for the 60m but in the 100m dash you'll need a longer drive phase because its a longer race and the body can only stay at its top end speed for a relatively short period of time.

[@Blacktigre6969]

She's hot and she's British. That makes her sooooo hot

[@bl51315]

pause the video and keep pressing 2. its hot.........

[@TheIvanradovanovic]

@peklivanasnicos she is SEXY

[@CalientexDrummer]

@xXWyinneWonderXx i can tell you your lying haha

[@XxKIDxDarknessxX]

y would you not use blocks lol. gives you bette starts since its a push off. wonder why all the pros use it :/

[@JkGaming-rx5nu]

OOH SEXY

[@silvirstar]

she's really..hot..and fast..

[@scott2e]

Video was ok except that her feet were not flat on the blocks. She's losing momentum at the start because of this - her feet are going backwards before they go forwards..

[@kickflip246810]

wow im trying not to concentrate on how hot she is and how to learn to start out of the blocks lol

[@cavetrollhead]

too quietly recorded.