Athletic Training

SPRINTING 35 ing-line, are not more than six inches in front of the forward foot. As the hands cannot be ahead of the starting-mark, the runner will give away distance by having his feet further back than I have indicated. Some runners with very long legs and arms do give away more distance than this, but the positions I have indicated are best for the normal man~ Above all, the sprinter should see that he is well balanced and can get off the mark with– out a tendency to wabble. The most important part of the start is that of holding the body and mind in perfect control after being told by the starter to "Get set" and while waiting for the pistol. Let the weight of the body rest on the front leg, a little forward so that the first drive of the leg will send the body forward and up– ward. It will be found that the fingers will be of great aid in keeping the body properly balanced and directing the first forward spring when the pistol is fired. At the same time, care should be taken to see that there is enough weight on the back foot to keep it firmly in the hole which has been dug for it. The spring should be off bot~ feet. It will