VOLUME - 6, ISSUE – 2, JULY.TO DEC,2020 ISSN NO. : 2455-4642 (ONLINE)
IDEES –International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
(Peer Reviewed)
A Research Paper
on
EFFECT OF BLOCK SPACING AND THREE DIFFERENT FRONT
BLOCK ANGLE ON ACCELERATION RELATED TO THE MEDIUM
LEG LENGTH OF A SPRINTER
By
Dr. Dharmesh G. Patel
Assistance Professor,
Navyug Science College, Surat
9879748058
Introduction
The overall result of a sprint running race is determined by a number of factors, of which
maximal running speed is one of the most important. A sprint race however can be won or
lost at the start, as losses here are difficult to make up during the remainder of the race.
“A good start begins with a good block setting. The blocks should be arranged so the
maximum force can be exerted on the front foot in a 45 degree direction to the ground,
driving the athlete up and out from the starting line”.
Short races are the oldest forms of human competitions. Though exact date of its origin is not
known, yet goes back as far as prehistoric times. These were first featured in the old Greek
Games.
Sprinters are born rather than made. Sprinting also known as short runs, is an explosive event
and sprinters are the fundamental and basic motor skills. Sprinting requires fast reactions,
good accelerative ability and an effective style of running. The sprinter must also develop an
excellent sprint start and maintain top speed for as long as possible. The 100 meter dash was
always one if the most exciting event at the Olympics. It traces back to the original Olympics
in Greece. The sprint start of the race has changed frequently every few decades from then
till present. Different methods have been developed to enhance a sprinters start by
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