sprint start
Blocks and tension
A sprint start is the explosive launching technique used at the beginning of a short-distance race, typically from starting blocks in track events.
Runners crouch with hands on the ground, then drive forward at the starter's signal.
The term extends to any rapid beginning: The company got off to a sprint start with strong first-quarter sales.
- blocksObstructs or sections
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- explosive powerDestructive force of detonation
- crouchLow bent-knee stance
- gunProjectile-launching weapon
reaction · dash · acceleration · burst · lane · track · drive · push · power · tension · set · go · propulsion · stance · on your marks · get set · athlete · muscle
- Sprintingdash, 100 meters, 200 meters, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash
- stancesstance, athletic stance, boxing stance, fighting stance, defensive stance
- water sportsswimming, swimmer, surfing, surfer, diving
- accelerationaccelerate, acceleration, accelerating, speed up, speeding up
- game startskickoff, tip-off, tipoff, face-off, puck drop
- agility drillsagility ladder, agility drills, cone drills, ladder drill, ladder drills
sprint startslow start
Weak initial performance
standing start · rolling start · soft launch · staggered start · mass start
sprint startfinish
Bring to completion
finish line · final stretch · home straight · cool down · wind down
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