The Biomechanics of the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Narrative Review
The Biomechanics of the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Narrative Review
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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English
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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The start from blocks is a fundamental component of all track and field sprint events (≤ 400 m). This narrative review focusses on biomechanical aspects of the block phase and the subsequent first flight and stance phases. We discuss specific features of technique and how they may be important for a high level of performance during the start. The n...
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The Biomechanics of the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Narrative Review
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6684547
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6684547
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0112-1642
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1179-2035
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10.1007/s40279-019-01138-1
