Sprinting Start Which is better?

I have Two sprinting Starts. Can you guys look at my pictures and tell me which you think sets me up better and point out any flaws. The Longer start is 22 inches and 35 to the first and second block. The Shorter start is 16 and 32 inches to the first and second block.

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I’d say go with whichever one allows you to feel more comfortable and relaxed coming out of the blocks… but that’s probably not what you’re looking for is it?

Although I think your butt is a little too high in both positions… that’s just me though, I’d wait for someone with actual knowledge before making adjustments :smiley:

How tall are you? I am 5’7 and I go 18/32

I am 5’7 the 16/32 feels more comfortable. I got the impression you want your hips do be high for the start.

I would be interested in seeing your start position with some blocks behind your feet. They can significantly change your angles even with the same spacings.

I would of put blocks in the pictures if I owned some, but for some of the pictures I pretended I had blocks. For the 22/35 start it is 60 degrees and 69 degrees for the first and second block respectively. For the 16/32 start I do the front block on the lowest level and the back block one notch down from the highest or what ever is most comfortable. I was going to try to get some starts out of blocks for real as a clip but the 30 mph wind wouldn’t allow for it.