What are the techniques for sprinting?

When we talk about sprinting, we will think of the most classic and exciting race in sprinting: the 100-meter sprint. The 100-meter race is one of the events in track and field competitions, and it is also a competition that people often use to challenge their own limits. In all sports events, the 100-meter sprint is always the focus of attention. At the 2012 London Olympics, Jamaican Bolt easily won the championship. Below, I will take the 100-meter race as an example to tell you about the techniques in sprinting.

Keep a good attitude. The competition in the 100-meter race is very fierce, so it is inevitable that the athletes will feel nervous. They want to adjust their mentality, not be too nervous, and perform at their highest level. Do a thorough warm-up. It is very important to warm up before a competition, especially for more intense sprint competitions like the 100-meter race. If you don't warm up sufficiently, it is easy to get symptoms such as leg cramps during the competition, and you can only sigh in despair.

Master the starting technique. The key to the 100-meter race is the start, and the speed of the start is directly related to the results. When starting a race, you need to react quickly. From the sound of the starting gun to the coordination of your brain and feet, you must concentrate fully. In addition to assuming the correct starting posture, you must also get the starting posture right. There are generally two starting styles: squatting and standing. Large-scale competitions often use the squatting start: that is, put your feet firmly on the pedals at the back, support yourself with your hands, squat on the ground and prepare to start. When you hear the sound of "ready", arch your body, stretch your back and put the center of gravity on your forearms and front legs. When the starting gun or whistle sounds, immediately push off the pedal with your back foot. Be careful to push straight and do not lift your foot high, as this will slow down your starting speed.

Explosive power is very important in the 100-meter sprint, as it is directly related to how fast you start and how fast you accelerate. We can improve our explosive power through hard training in daily life, mainly practicing leg strength and agility. The more commonly used training methods include running with leg binding, which is to practice running with sand bags tied to the legs.

When sprinting, learn to breathe properly. Breathe evenly while running, and don't inhale or exhale too quickly, as this can easily cause a stitch in the side. Especially during the acceleration phase, you need to keep your breathing steady and control your rhythm. Remind everyone, when we start the race, we must pay special attention not to false start. If you false start twice, you will be disqualified!