Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. There are three sprinting events: the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 400 metres. (They are also called the 100-metre dash, the 200-metre dash, the 400-metre dash). Look at the pictures and see how Go! Set! On your marks!
The Start 1. The race starts with the firing of the starter’s gun 2. The starting commands are “On your marks” and “Set”. 3. For the 100 m, all runners are lined up side -by -side. 4. People use starting blocks for all competition sprint (up to and including 400m) 5. For the 200m, 300 m and 400 m, runners are staggered for the start. Why? of course, to ensure that everyone runs the same distance! What are starting blocks? Why are they important? They are a device used by sprinters to hold their feet at the start of a race, so they don’t slip as they push out at the sound of the gun Before their invention, runners used to dig holes in the dirt track. Regulations: 1. At the “set” command runners must have both hands and at least one knee touching the ground and both feet in the starting blocks. Their hands must be behind the start line. 2. If a runner starts before the pistol, it is a false start and the race is stopped and re-started. Runners are permitted only one false start and are disqualified for a second false start. 3. All runners must remain in their lanes. If you run outside your lane to gain an advantage or if you obstruct another runner you can be disqualified. Did you know that , in the IAAF 2011 World Championships in Athletics 100 meters final, the world record holder, Usain Bolt, was disqualified because of his false-start? The finish The winner is the first athlete with his or her torso (not including arms, head, or neck) crossing the finish line. When it is not obvious, a photo finish is used to distinguish which runner was first to cross the line reaches Useful vocabulary: a)Track and field b)Lane c)Set d)Starting blocks e) Staggered f) Disqualified
Don’t forget to warm up and cool down !
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PEER OBSERVATION SHEET Observed student’s name:
Your name: Date:
Use the following worksheet to assess your partner’s performance. Then, tell him how to improve. Weight on No Yes Marks! Toe curled into fingers floor Is toe curled into floor? Is weight on fingers? Is back knee on ground? Are fingers bridged? Others, __________________ Back knee on ground
Fingers Bridged
Hips up!
Weight forwards!
Set!
Yes
No
Yes
No
Are hips up? Is weight forward? Are his/her knees bent? Others,
Pump arms
Knees bent
Go!
Low start Pump arms?
Drive back kneww forwards? Low start? Little steps?
Drive back knee forwards
Little steps
False start?
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