Running

Question 1

What movement does arm movement in sprinting help facilitate ?

Answer 1

Extension moments in the stance leg

Question 2

List some key differences between sprinting and distance

Answer 2

Sprinting:
Forefoot strike
Arms generate force
Longer stride length
Greater hip flexion
Greater knee extension at toe off
Reduced contact time

Question 3

Key compensation at trunk position

Answer 3

1. Forward lean
2. Flexion
3. Over rotation

Question 4

What can lead to “out the back” mechanics?

Answer 4

Forward trunk lean

Question 5

Best phase to view pelvic control?

Answer 5

Toe off

Question 6

He’s tohase to view foot positioning

Answer 6

Initial contact

Question 7

Key compensations for foot positioning ?

Answer 7

1 point of contact

2. Foot close to midline (from front on)
3. Overpronation

Question 8

Best phase to view joint compression

Answer 8

Mid stance - side on

Question 9

Key compensations for joint compression

Answer 9

Knee and ankle collapse

Question 10

What is a good drill for arm rotation and trunk position

Answer 10

Stationary running arms

Question 11

Good foot ankle stiffness drills?

Answer 11

1. Walking stiff ankle slaps
2. Ankling
3. Hurdles
4. A -skips

• add band to challenge trunk
• add band around hips to challenge pelvic position

Question 12

Good drill to enhance hip flexion drive?

Answer 12

Stair running
Bounding