PEC: Sprint Checklist Olympic Sprint Coach Checklist Name: it Partner: = Time how fast your partner runs as she/he sprints three times. Record the times below. Pre-test Sprint Times: Time 1: Time 3: Best Time: Coach your partner by watching him/her run, and comparing his/her technique with the check list below. Anything that is not checked off, you need to coach your partner how to correct this. Make sure you tell your partner what he/she does right too! When my partner sprints, he/she... ‘Swings arms in the direction traveling, not across body. Look relaxed, and doesn't run "stiff" ([] Runs on the balls of feet. [7] Pulls foot back when it strikes the ground( this is called "cutting the foot.”) — Extends the top part of arms backward when running (Check yes if the back leg is straight before it moves forward ) Keeps head looking straight and level, doesnit move it from side to side. (21 Leans forward when running (Hips are in front of the ankles.) [7] Run's past the finish line before slowing down Post-test Sprint Times: Time 1: Time 2: ‘Time 3__ Best Time: Runner and coach should answer the following questions after reviewing the results: Did sprint time improve? Why or why not? Are there any other things you may be able to do to run faster? 2105/2004