Step Straightness and Sprint Performance

Abstract: A 100-m race is essentially running from point A to point B as quickly as possible, thus, deviations from a straight linear path may cause performance detriments. This study elucidates the importance of running straight during linear sprinting. A new descriptive characteristic of sprint running (step straightness) was defined and measured, representing the mediolateral …

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