Track and Field

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Objective

I can show how to properly start a sprint.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Why is a fast start important in a sprint race like the 400m?

2

Imagine you are coaching a runner. What are three things you would tell them to focus on before the starting gun fires?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine you are about to start a 400m race. Describe one thing you should focus on with your body position before the starting gun. What is one thing a sprinter should do immediately after hearing the starting gun in a 400m race?

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