Starting Stance

[Matt_Haugen]

Hello,

My training is geared exclusively toward becoming a better basketball player, so I keep sprint work to under 30 meters. My question is: what sort of stance should I be using? I’m not particularly familiar with proper sprint start technique. But because of the short distances, an improper start is a big deal, right? Thoughts? Thank you.

[tamfb]

you already said it, you are trying to become a better bb player so dont worry about sprint stance, just get out and run from a standing stance and maybe pushup stance etc.

[WRCortese5]

I’d reccommend Falling start and push up start like tamfb said.

[Matt_Haugen]

@tamfb

you already said it, you are trying to become a better bb player so dont worry about sprint stance, just get out and run from a standing stance and maybe pushup stance etc.

Well, it’s certainly not something I’m going to focus on! Just wondering what you guys think.

[Matt_Haugen]

@WRCortese5

I’d reccommend Falling start and push up start like tamfb said.

So is a falling start just like it sounds? Lean forward and start to fall over, then start running?

[Irong]

Does a falling start involve standing up on your toes and then falling?, or just falling flatfooted with your heels on the ground before catching yourself and starting your sprint?

[Matt_Haugen]

@Irong

Does a falling start involve standing up on your toes and then falling?, or just falling flatfooted with your heels on the ground before catching yourself and starting your sprint?

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