Date
December 2004
Location
Bath
sports centre
Coach
Tim Kirk
Spec.
20 metre indoor surface/straight
sprint
Video
analysis
Context
It seems
ludicrous that one of the most influential factors of any
sporting activity is often overlooked in training – the
ability to run.
However, to class this subject just as ‘running’ is an
extreme over exaggeration; it is no coincidence that
professionals in today’s game are also extremely good
athletes.
This year we
have introduced the concept of SAQ (Speed Agility Quickness)
to the boys. In
addition, to this we have recently conducted a sprint analysis
which is designed to look at the boys’ form and technique when
running.
General
observations
There were no
severe difficulties highlighted within the group. Most boys will have to
consider making minor changes to the running form which will
then increase speed and efficiency. There are certainly no
cases where poor running form is likely to cause injury. On the contrary, there
are some very explosive and powerful sprinters amongst the
group.
The
Players
Harry
Daniels
St
Stephen’s
Leg cycle is
straight but is restricted by low knees
Upper
body needs stabilizing.
He pushes with arms in front of body and sways outwards
causing body rotation.
Body leans
forward too much.
Andrew
Marks
Southdown
Knee lift in
leg cycle is very low, thus power is
restricted
Extreme lower
arm outwards swaying action
Jamie
Smithies
Chandag
Low cadence
cycle, particularly with left leg (view heel raise from
behind).
Head needs to
keep still
Relax arms and
keep straight
Jospeh Davies
WASPS
Head moves
causing unbalance in upper body movement at
times.
Arms very low
and sway outwards
Samuel Clarke
Chandag
Cadence cycle
is affected by out swinging of legs in heel raise stage and
then crossing knees in knee lift stage.
Overall cycle
is very low therefore Sam is not using the potential power
in his legs.
William Oswin
Newbridge
Although
knees cross slightly, Will has a quick powerful
action. Tends to
lean forward too much so needs to keep head up and body
straight.
Arms
needs straightening slightly.
Jack Neil
Chandag
Arms sway
outwards which affects slight outwards action in
legs
Otherwise
strong and coordinated
Milo
McNulty
The Paragon
Milo leans
forward intoi the run causing an
overbalance.
Knee lift is
low.
Cas McCormick
The Paragon
Cas has an
extended and slow cadence cycle mostly caused by a very low
knee lift.
Balance is
affected by arms swinging outwards at the
back.
Paris
Grappy
WASPS
Upper body
action is good
Knees cross at
the front and swing outwards in the heel raise stage. Power is not being
diverted into right areas.
Jack
Rowlands
St Stephen’s
Dips head
slightly
Reaches onto
toes and then twists heels outwards slightly
Needs to use
arms to power through – coordination. Left arm in particular
swings wide.
George Wightman
Moorlands
Knee lift needs
to be higher.
Slow cadence
cycle, perhaps not exerting himself enough
Kristian Scott
Kingswood
Upper body
movements are main cause of faults in overall
technique.
Arms remain
straight and swing outwards (observe left arm
especially).
Consequently, knees tend to cross in knee
lift.
Bradley Norris Oldfield
Park
Very powerful
runner – too tense
Arms do swerve
but left is much more severe.
Knees cross due
to angle of foot at floor contact
Ryan Moore
Chandag
Foot position
on contact could cause Ryan problems. As his foot makes
contact with the floor, it appears at an angle away from the
body (both sides)
Upper body very
strong
Charlie
Wills
The Paragon
Coordination of
arms needs looking at.
Left arm is tucked in whilst right remains low and
swings outwards slightly.
Otherwise
Charlie has a good
technique.
Cadence cycle
seems slower than it should for someone with so much power in
legs and upper body – growth?
