| Name:___________________________________ | Partner:________________________________ |
Pre-test Sprint Times:
| Time 1:_____________ | Time 2:_____________ | Time 3:_____________ |
Coach your partner by watching him/her run, and comparing his/her technique with the check list below. Anything that is not checked off, you need to coach your partner how to correct this. Make sure you tell your partner what he/she does right too!
When my partner sprint's, he/she... |
Swings arms in the direction traveling, not across body. |
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Look relaxed, and doesn't run "stiff." |
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Runs on the balls of feet. |
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Pulls foot back when it strikes the ground(this is called "cutting the foot.") |
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Extends the top part of arms backward when running (Check yes if the back leg is straight before it moves forward.) |
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Keeps head looking straight and level, doesn't move it from side to side. |
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Leans forward when running (Hips are in front of the ankles.) |
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Run's past the finish line before slowing down. |
Post-test Sprint Times:
| Time 1:_____________ | Time 2:_____________ | Time 3:_____________ |
Runner and coach should answer the following questions after reviewing the results:
Did sprint time improve? Why or why not? Are there any
other things you may be able to do to run faster?