To determine the approximate placement of the feet, tell your sprinters to put both knees on the track as close to the starting line without touching the starting line. Knees are bent at 90 degrees. Get down on all fours extending the body over the starting line. Your hands will be approximately one foot and one-half to two feet in front of the starting line. Hands are directly under the shoulders and toes are curled under. Mark the placement of the quick foot. The front pedal is closet to the starting line. The foot of the leg that is placed on the front pedal is your quick leg.

To determine the approximate placement of the back foot, remain on all fours after marking the placement of the quick foot, stand up and measure one foot from the quick foot. The back foot will be placed on the back pedal.

Measure the placement of the toes of each foot now that you have learned to measure the distance with your feet, hands and fingers. When you travel to compete, starting blocks are different. You will be able to make minimal adjustments and you will be consistent at setting of the blocks.

Wait for the commands behind the blocks. When the official starts with the first command, jump with the heels to the butt three times with intensity to start firing of the neurological system. Place your hands on the track to make the adjustments with your feet.