ABSTRACT
Sprinting is a complex cyclical motion involving multiple joints and comprising various phases that each include a variety of joint motions and types of muscle action (Belli et al., 2002). As such, even when treated as a closed skill, sprinting demands a high degree of intramuscular and intermuscular coordination and timing (Ross et al., 2001). Although the literature is relatively limited there is some consensus among expert sprint coaches, sport scientists and biomechanists regarding the specific elements that constitute sound sprinting technique (Thompson et al., 2009).
