Starting blocks for a 400m. Positioning is decent but my drive is pretty poor still.

Comments

• 10th May 2013 at 3:09pm
  The great dollop: if you want to develop better drive, do some powercleans. From the pic I'd also say your blocks are a smidge too close to the line. 2 to 2.5 foot lengths usually to the front block.
• 10th May 2013 at 4:25pm
  Sharkie: Your weight looks a bit far back to me Ducks. And agree with above - you look a bit 'bunched' to me - therefore losing drive - also get your head in line with your spine.
  Just my humble I hasten to add!
• 10th May 2013 at 5:35pm
  The Duckinator: Thanks for the feedback. Basically the only time I get to use blocks is at meets!
  
  I will try putting the blocks back a bit and seeing what difference that makes. I did see my spine wasn't quite straight!
• 10th May 2013 at 7:32pm
  Sharkie: It takes forever to get blocks right, and you need someone else to watch and correct - kind of impossible to do it all on your own.
• 10th May 2013 at 7:37pm
  Sharkie: Sorry, me again - your hips need to be higher than your shoulders - your neck and head in line with your spine, head - that way the weight is through your shoulders and arms - you need to feel like you're about to topple..
• 14th May 2013 at 2:11pm
  Totoro: Is it just me that misread blocks as... ?