Block settings

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Wheres this audio track RB…I’m interested in listening to it…

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In the Fundamentals Download, Charlie mentions that the front block needs to be one notch lower than the back, otherwise the foot angles won’t work at the ankles.

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check the ucoach website over on the uka website there a download interview with seagrave, he talks about the start and mechanics in general

http://coaching.uka.org.uk/audio/loren-seagrave-interview-sprint-mechanics/from-filter/

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Which one is accurate because they are saying completely different things with something so simple.

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Don’t they use different techniques, Loren clawing (low heel) and Charlie step down (high heel).

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I believe so, is this the reason for the different block pad settings.

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I would suggest so, as you would know it all happens so fast out of the blocks and the placement/settings of the footpads will have a large influence on the positioning of the foot on the first couple of strides.

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So both of them are right??

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Relative to their different techniques guess they are.

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Which one do you use with your athletes?

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I have the rear block one notch higher than the front, in most cases but sometimes I do change depending on what is happening in the first couple of steps. I find that often not every athlete reacts the same.

What do you use?

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What are you looking for in those first couple steps to decide which method you will use with that particular athlete?

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What do you use

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I have both pads at the same height.

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up or down

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http://www.charliefrancis.com/community/album.php?albumid=18&pictureid=118

Photo of a 13yr old boy (U14 on his shirt), now early 20s. both footpads are the same height. I do not put any emphasis on the front arm, it happens when everything else is right

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lowest setting.

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You would get into the upright position (from the hips down) pretty early, if it works for you there is nothing wrong with that.

Cheers

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Think so…

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BTW it is no where near a perfect start, right arm is too far across his body and left knee is pushing towards the centre which will put the foot in a toe in position, not ideal for acceleration.

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