The Crouch Start

What is the crouch start?

• The start used for long distance races

• The start used to begin the long jump event

• Is the type of body position that sprinters take before beginning their race

• The start used to begin race walking.

How many commands are in the crouch start?

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 6

All are phases of the crouch start EXCEPT.

• On your mark

• Set

• Drive

• A skip

Another name for the crouch start is the four point start

• True

• False

When in the set position there should be an angle of 90 degrees at the front knee.

• True

• False

There are seven phases in the crouch start.

• True

• False

There should be an angle of 360 degrees at the rear leg when in the set position.

• True

• False

Accelerate is a phase of the crouch start.

• True

• False

Which two body parts raised to get in the set postion?

What are the first two steps to get in the on your mark position?