Since we can’t seem to get enough of Ben’s start, I thought I’d post another clip from the Seoul '88 semi-final. This is the one the starter called back as a false start (although it wasn’t - Ben just reacted well).
Any comments?
Hey Number 2, can you tell me how I can download or get that video clip of BJ’s start for my comp. Please keep in mind I use a mac not a PC, possibly even with sound (hopefully .:()
The two on the site are animated gifs. To find the link to them, right click on the links and select properties. I’ll try to post copies of windows media files at higher resolution soon.
And here’s another angle…
Awesome…I could watch that all day!
Despite the hand-flick cue, the trailing arm seems to gain momentum more quickly. Is this normal?
Yes. It never seems to be a problem generating enough arm force back- only clearing the lead hand forward.
I remember watching this race as if were only yesterday. While watching ‘THE Start’ live on TV I thought to myself 'How in the heck did he improve on the start from the final in Rome??? and then the idiot judge called it back for whatever reason.
Incredible power and strength … would it be possible to post a link to those clip No. 2?
Ben did a great job at getting his knees up and achieving triple extension.
That is sheer power driving out of the blocks. WILD!
He seems to have an awful lot of lost energy from excessive side to side motion. Lots of transverse action. Shouldn’t it be more linear?
When ya running 9.79 slowing down; does it really matter?
just had to weigh in and say that that clip was incredible!!
The bottom line is he appears to have lost energy at the start. Especially in the lower body. If you look at the angle from behind he actually is torqing himself slightly counterclockwise. He also seems to have excessive external hip rotation and very wide arms. Can someone comment on this?
Originally posted by Cameron Gardner
The bottom line is he appears to have lost energy at the start. Especially in the lower body. If you look at the angle from behind he actually is torqing himself slightly counterclockwise. He also seems to have excessive external hip rotation and very wide arms. Can someone comment on this?
I’m sure Charlie could comment better, but I believe that the wide arms were to allow more acute angles that would enable him to take better advantage of his incredible starting strength.
The external hip rotation is something that I have also noticed in other sprinters, not sure what, if any (positive or negative) effect this would have.
The counter-clockwise rotation seems to enable him to get his right leg under him quicker. Again, I’m not sure if this is optimal or not, but at top speed, I understand that good sprinters have some “hip roll” and this helps to lengthen their stride.
Point being: When you’re faster, more powerful, and generally stronger than your opponents…all you truly need is a good reaction to the gun (start), and a smooth run, the rest is academic.
Wow, that power out of the blocks is just outright awesome, unbelievable.
Seeing this video makes me realize I’m confused aboutt the hand flick. Are you supposed to flick up for the butterfly or out. I think maybe I flick out too much.
Real Deal,
If you want to take a 9.79 and keep it there, that’s your decision. Just ask Maurice if he’s happy with his, then ask him about Montgomery’s record. If you want to be a ghost in the record book you can continue to win today, but to be a legend of the sport you must proove you can win tomarrow too. Never settle for what you have or you’ll end up like Greene.