Beneficial Flat Grounding for Sprint Running by the Mechanism of Forward Leaning and Bending Knees

Abstract

Authors have continued actual attendance of races, lectures and workshops as board members of Japan Masters Athletics (JMA).The important factors for short distance sprint include flexibility, forward leaning, two axis operation, flat grounding, and not to kick on sole hallux area (foot thumb ball) but push on the heel. For faster and safer method of sprint, the movement of knee and pelvis is important. Just after flat grounding, the knee is bent and then femur and pelvis are sliding down forward immediately. This mechanism brings an athlete sprinter less power/tension and increased stride frequency.

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