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INTRODUCTION HISTORY OF STARTING BLOCK ADVANTAGES OF STARTING BLOCK

Starting blocks are equipments that track and field athletes use at the start of sprinting events. Starting blocks vary in style but the basic components are a middle rail with two pedals or pads on either side that can be adjusted for each runner. Proper coaching is necessary to achieve success with starting blocks, but with the right amount of practice and understanding of the starting blocks, sprinters will find that blocks to improve their performances.

Starting blocks originated in late 1920’s. At that time there were holes in the ground. By 1935 they were patented and by 1937, they were used in sprint races. Since then, starting blocks have changed in terms of how high should the pad be and how much contact the foot should have with the pad.

In the track and field race, runners are assigned lanes in the running track. To make the runner stay within the lane assigned to him at the beginning of the race, heavy, solid blocks known as starting blocks are provided so that he can gain a considerable momentum advantage. This device is used by professionals and advanced runners, while it is not meant for newcomers. If inexperienced or new runners use this device, it can create a bad form or injure their underdeveloped leg muscles. In addition, new runners will jump-upward, instead of forward-when using a starting block, negating any time advantage and putting the runner at a distinct disadvantage.

ADVANTAGES OF STARTING BLOCK

There are some advantages of using starting blocks like push off, weight distribution and track maintenance. One major advantage of using starting blocks is push off. As athletes are already on their feet, they can easily push off from the starting block, which helps them overcome the inertia of standing still as well as gaining more additional speed. When athletes use starting blocks, their weight is distributed evenly. Majority of their body weight is over their hands and shoulders rather than resting on their legs. This means that when runners start to go, their legs don’t have to push up against the full weight of their body.

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