Activity
Deceleration & Finish
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
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Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
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Technique: Track Events
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Athletics
Technique: Track Events
Deceleration & Finish
Learning Outcomes
Participants will understand the importance of maintaining speed through the finish line.
Participants will demonstrate effective "lean" or "dip" techniques at the finish.
Participants will learn how to safely decelerate after a sprint.
Description Of Activity
Run Through the Line:
Set up a finish line (e.g., a cone or marked line).
Sprint at 80-90% effort for 40-60 meters, focusing on maintaining speed through the finish line for an additional 10-15 meters.
Emphasize not slowing down before the line. (4-6 repetitions)
Finish Line Lean/Dip Practice:
Practice the "lean" or "dip" technique without running:
Torso Lean: At full speed, lean the torso forward, throwing the chest towards the finish line. This is the most common and safest method.
Shoulder Shrug/Dip: As the chest crosses the line, forcefully shrug one shoulder forward, dipping the head and opposite shoulder back. (Practice slowly first, then incorporate into short sprints.)
Controlled Deceleration:
After sprinting through the line, gradually reduce speed over a distance of 20-30 meters.
Avoid abrupt stops, which can lead to injury.
Focus on light, controlled jogging until fully stopped.
Equipment/Material Required
Cones or markers (for start, finish, and deceleration zones)
Open track or field space