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Track question

TheOldMole Jun 05 2008 12:58 PM

Anyone here with any experience? Why do sprinters start from a four-point crouch, and long jumpers, who are also frequently sprinters, start from standing up? I'm guessing the sprinter needs a more explosive start, and the long jumper needs to build momentum?

Frayed Knot Jun 05 2008 01:10 PM Re: Track question

TheOldMole wrote: I'm guessing the sprinter needs a more explosive start, and the long jumper needs to build momentum? That's it. Jumpers (long or high) just need to build towards a controlled sprint, not an all-out one. Sprinters not only want a full-out sprint but need to get there as quickly as possible, ideally within the first 3 or 4 strides.

TheOldMole Jun 05 2008 01:46 PM

Thanks. Working on a kids' book with a track background.