@Derpostin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Should i "lift, push or steal" the ground when starting ?”
Tom Tellez coaching Carl Lewis
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Tom Tellez and Carl Lewis on Sprinting
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Tom Tellez and Carl Lewis break down the mechanics of sprinting and block starts to maximize 100m performance.
This is an instructional on breaking down a 100 meter race into specific sections to maximize performance.Why it's here
4 people recommend thisWhat commenters say. Highly recommended for its classic, detailed breakdown of sprint mechanics and block start setup by legendary coaches.
@ConflictingGravityin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Critique my start. Yes I know it sucks it's my first time using blocks so please don't be too harsh :C.”
Looks like the blocks could be slightly closer. Here’s a really good video on Carl Lewis’ coach talking about block starts. Tom Tellez block starts
@e2ipiin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Feed the Cats recommendations”
…st and spend most of your time recovering). Switch to something more balanced as soon as improvements stop coming in.
One of the worst things about the program is that you don't have the volume of slower reps at sub-max intensity to really lock in good form. Do tons of film review with your son to mitigate this, and maybe check out these vids: [video [video…
@badchickenmessyouupin r/trackandfield • Recommends
On “How to not stand straight up. ”
your setup could be improved a lot. most visible thing is your arms being be t and shoulders too low. this is in turn throwing off your leg angles. if you're not pushing at thr appropriate angle off the front block, you cant really achieve a good explosive, acceleration drive in the first few steps.
i've been using the mechanics described here to help some of my athletes improve their setup position. jump to around 5:50 if you're impatient.
fwiw your drive doesn't look bad but tweaking your position will help achieve a more optimal first few steps
also check out coach Tony Holler on youtube, he has some good videos analyzing sprint starts
@e2ipiin r/trackandfield • Recommends
On “First 100m”
Sprinting is a balancing act of creating horizontal force without increasing horizontal breaking. The technique and training both feed into that. Learn what it means to sprint from the best sprint technicians of all time (video). Basically, push backward with your quads and glutes out of the blocks; slowly get more upright; and run out the rest of the race touching the ground for as little time as possible right underneath you using your glutes and hamstrings while being as tall as possible during. Use big arm action like in the video to control this, because your legs do what your arms do.
Some sort of actual sprinting up to 5 days per week is probably the best training for someone a…
@e2ipiin r/trackandfield • Recommends
On “Carl Lewis Sprint (Front View)”
I made the gif for myself from this Tom Tellez video: link to this video .I highly recommend watching the original!
@teapotsprinterin r/Sprinting • Mentions
On “The Stages of the 100m”
I saw that information on a video by Carl Lewis: link to this video
I have always been a bit confused on what the information really means as the video does not go to much in depth, so I came here to clear up my confusion.