Product Details

• Actors: James Williams
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Human Kinetics
• VHS Release Date: January 16, 1999
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• ASIN: 0736000836
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,933 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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About the Actor

The head track and field coach at Humboldt State University, Williams has coached national and world-class sprinters and produced many All-Americans.

Product Description

In Sprints, Hurdles, and Relays, you'll hit the track with James Williams, who demonstrates and explains explosive starts out of the blocks, superb technique in the hurdles, and smooth and sure baton passing in the relays. Learn how to:

- set the blocks for the fastest possible starts;
- develop proper sprint mechanics;
- make hurdle mechanics second nature; and
- improve rhythm, timing, and coordination between relay teammates.

Williams describes how to prepare for competition and shares his secrets for producing winning performances on race days.

This information-rich video is part of the Gold Medal Track & Field Series. Other videos in the series include:

- Sprints, Hurdles, and Relays
- Middle and Long Distances
- Jumps