In linear sprinting, which phase includes recovery and ground preparation before ground contact?

In linear sprinting, which phase includes recovery and ground preparation before ground contact?

• A. Flight
• B. Support
• C. Start
• D. Recovery

Answer: (A)

In linear sprinting, the cycle of a step includes both times when the foot is on the ground and when it is off the ground. The period from toe-off to the next contact with the ground is the flight phase. During this time the leg is swung forward and upward to recover from the push-off and to position the foot for a quick, efficient landing. That recovery and the preparation of the leg for ground contact occur while the foot is in the air, before it touches down again. Once the foot lands, the movement enters the support phase where the foot is on the ground and bearing load.

In linear sprinting, the cycle of a step includes both times when the foot is on the ground and when it is off the ground. The period from toe-off to the next contact with the ground is the flight phase. During this time the leg is swung forward and upward to recover from the push-off and to position the foot for a quick, efficient landing. That recovery and the preparation of the leg for ground contact occur while the foot is in the air, before it touches down again. Once the foot lands, the movement enters the support phase where the foot is on the ground and bearing load.