Foot Action: Driving foot and front foot acting in a straight line with full extension and flexion of the ankle joints.
Foot Action: Driving foot and front foot acting in a straight line with full extension and flexion of the ankle joints.
Leg Action: Smooth, rhythmic strides with continuous contact and a straight supporting leg in the vertical position. A strong rear leg drive.
Hip Action: Smooth forward movement with as little vertical and lateral movement as is necessary.
Arm Action: Towards the mid-line in front of the trunk, straight back with elbow high behind the trunk. Arm angled to 90percent at elbow.
Trunk Position: Upright and relaxed except a slight forward lean as the rear leg drives the body forward.
Shoulder Action: Shoulders as low as possible and relaxed. - Race Walk
Mechanics of run-walk
Foot Action: Driving foot and front foot acting in a straight line with full extension and flexion of the ankle joints.
Foot Action: Driving foot and front foot acting in a straight line with full extension and flexion of the ankle joints.
Leg Action: Smooth, rhythmic strides with continuous contact and a straight supporting leg in the vertical position. A strong rear leg drive.
Hip Action: Smooth forward movement with as little vertical and lateral movement as is necessary.
Arm Action: Towards the mid-line in front of the trunk, straight back with elbow high behind the trunk. Arm angled to 90percent at elbow.
Trunk Position: Upright and relaxed except a slight forward lean as the rear leg drives the body forward.
Shoulder Action: Shoulders as low as possible and relaxed. - Race Walk