In flight non-support phase, the push-off leg folds toward the hip in a relaxed ____ motion.

In flight non-support phase, the push-off leg folds toward the hip in a relaxed ____ motion.

• A. Heeling
• B. Pounding
• C. Swinging
• D. Lifting

Answer: (A)

When sprinting in the flight non-support phase, the leg that just left the ground is moved through a compact recovery arc. The foot stays light and the heel folds toward the hip in a relaxed heeling motion. This keeps the leg short and efficient, minimizes unnecessary movement, and sets up a quick, smooth replant for the next step. It’s not about slamming the foot down (pounding), lifting the leg high, or a broad, aimless swing—the heel-in toward the hip describes that controlled, tucked recovery the body uses to stay balanced and ready for the next contact.

When sprinting in the flight non-support phase, the leg that just left the ground is moved through a compact recovery arc. The foot stays light and the heel folds toward the hip in a relaxed heeling motion. This keeps the leg short and efficient, minimizes unnecessary movement, and sets up a quick, smooth replant for the next step. It’s not about slamming the foot down (pounding), lifting the leg high, or a broad, aimless swing—the heel-in toward the hip describes that controlled, tucked recovery the body uses to stay balanced and ready for the next contact.