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Starting blocks for a 400m. Positioning is decent but my drive is pretty poor still.
10th May 2013 by The Duckinator
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10th May 2013 at 3:09pm
The great dollop: if you want to develop better drive, do some powercleans. From the pic I'd also say your blocks are a smidge too close to the line. 2 to 2.5 foot lengths usually to the front block. -
10th May 2013 at 4:25pm
Sharkie: Your weight looks a bit far back to me Ducks. And agree with above - you look a bit 'bunched' to me - therefore losing drive - also get your head in line with your spine.
Just my humble I hasten to add! -
10th May 2013 at 5:35pm
The Duckinator: Thanks for the feedback. Basically the only time I get to use blocks is at meets!
I will try putting the blocks back a bit and seeing what difference that makes. I did see my spine wasn't quite straight! -
10th May 2013 at 7:32pm
Sharkie: It takes forever to get blocks right, and you need someone else to watch and correct - kind of impossible to do it all on your own. -
10th May 2013 at 7:37pm
Sharkie: Sorry, me again - your hips need to be higher than your shoulders - your neck and head in line with your spine, head - that way the weight is through your shoulders and arms - you need to feel like you're about to topple.. -
14th May 2013 at 2:11pm
Totoro: Is it just me that misread blocks as... ?