THE LINEAR SPRINT PHASE : This phase, sometimes called the horizontal pathway, is where the momentum is added to the starting position by sprinting low down through the center of the circle to the toe board. First, the weight is shifted to ball of the left foot ( for right handed person) which pivots 180 degrees. The right leg circumvents the pivoting left and becomes the lead lead leg sprinting down into the center of the circle. the right foot is pre turned to get a head start on the 360 degree pivot which takes place in the center of the circle. The sprint step should resemble a lunge to regain contact with the ground as soon as possible, while keeping low and parallel to the ground. The first step to the center is accomplished best if the knees almost touch as the right leg passes the left. If the right leg gets to wide out of the back of the circle more time and power will be lost to rotational motion and can cause over rotation at the front of the circle.The key to the linear approach is the backward seven with a tight turning axis. The footwork, center of gravity, and the pathway of the shot all line up on this reverse seven. The left foot slide to the double leg support at the toeboard is achieved by staying low. It is important that the center of gravity stays at a constant depth without vertical variation and the foot work is done close to the ground. Try to decrease heel kicking, single leg support time and air time. These are signs that you need to be lower, maintain contact with the ground longer and enhance acceleration. The momentum will then start at the feet and spiral up through the power position (separation/torque is asserted at this point). Remember not to duck your head as this will eliminate your pulling power and change momentum into a pushing force which is not as powerful and greatly increases the possibility of fouling....
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:39:37 +0000
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