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How to Use Starting Blocks | Become a Better Sprinter

Coach Tony Holler

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Tony Holler provides an in-depth guide to starting block setup, warm-up drills, and proper acceleration mechanics.

Today's video discusses how to use starting blocks in track and become a better sprinter in the process. From the warm up to technique to actual examples, this video is an in-depth look using starting blocks effectively. The link to the full course can be found below. This full webinar adds in a Q&A from other coaches around starting blocks, along with Relay and Hurdles deep dives. sellfy.com/korfist/p/ejzmit/ Be part of the highest quality speed, strength, and power development discussions of 2020. Learn methods of optimizing high performance. The newest thoughts in the field, game changers you can implement immediately. All Speakers of "Rebel Talents" "Only dead fish swim with the current." Thanks for watching, and I'll see you on the next one!

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What commenters say. Recommended for learning block setup and understanding why rising quickly can be more effective than trying to stay low.

@MicHawquein r/trackandfield • Recommends

On “start tips”

Tony Holler has sort of debunked the “staying low” doctrine arguing that running bent over is not natural or effective for top end speed, so I’ll go against the grain here and say that maybe bringing your chest and head a little higher earlier could help you transition from drive stage to fly stage a little quicker. Just something to play around with. About 6 minutes into this video Coach Holler talks about it link to this video Good luck 💯 Edit: spelling
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@FudgePlusin r/trackandfield • Recommends

On “[deleted by user]”

I like your arm sweep and the way your feet are completely back on the blocks. You seem to be in a good position in the blocks. As far as critique I would say you might need to set your blocks at a lower angle because your popping straight up out of the blocks. Your shin angles should be at about 45 degrees in your first few steps. You need to be very strong to achieve those angles with a true horizontal push out of the blocks. I'd start with trying to address your shin angles with your current block settings, and if you find yourself stumbling or faltering in form when doing this, I'd then lower the block angle I found this video very helpful with this concept : link to this video
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