All in Attitude!
It is also the beginning of every single discipline. Its effective performance is of utmost importance for distances such as 50m and 100m, where a timely and perfect start allows the athlete to start the race with optimal speed, a certain advantage and show his best result.
Today we will show you the so-called track and field start, performed by Radostin Krastev (NSK Olimp).
1. Starting position: The leg that pushes the body is in front, bend at the knee, the fingers grip the edge of the starting block. The other leg is brought back a foot or so from the front leg, bent at the knee and at the ankle, placed on the forefoot. The hands grasp the front end of the starting block and are at a distance equal to or greater than the width of the shoulders. The head is located below the pelvis line, looking down, and the body is bent forward. (fig. 1 & 2)
2. Push: At the signal, the swimmer quickly and explosively extends the arms and legs as much as possible, pushing the starting block backwards, with the head raised looking forward. The optimum rebound angle is 20° – 30° degrees. (Fig. 3 & 4)
3. Flying phase: The whole body is stretched, with the elbows in a position above the ears and the fingers are clenched. Feet are brought together, ankles are pointed. The goal is minimal resistance when entering the aquatic environment. (Fig. 5 & 6)
4. Water entry and sliding: The body enters the water first with the fingers at an angle of about 30° - 35° degrees, which allows a shallower sliding and maintaining a higher speed. During the glide, the body remains hard, with the head extending along the longitudinal axis of the body. (Fig. 7, 8 & 9)
5. Beginning of the swimming movements: When the speed of the glide begins to decrease (about 2 seconds), the swimming movements with the legs in the crawl and butterfly styles begin. (Fig. 10)
A good start is an advantage not only in swimming, but also in any endeavor!
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