Youth Track: Learning How to Start

Youth track runners need to be taught how to start properly. Track starting blocks are essential to the learning process. The most important aspect of any track start is pushing off the blocks with your feet. Using Ignite BLOX to push off of, any type of track start (2 point, 3 point, 4 point) is much more efficient.

Ignite BLOX: Essential for the process.

Until now, the only options were to use traditional starting blocks or nothing at all. If a runner is not physically strong enough or experienced enough to perform a 4 point start with traditional blocks (most young runners are neither), they simply stand at the start line with nothing to push off of. Ignite BLOX changes the entire track landscape and how to teach young runners the proper progression of starts.

2 Point Start

male youth track runner at the starting line in a 2 point stance

2 Point Start With BLOX

The runner has both feet on the ground, and no hand support. Using BLOX to push off of, all of the runner's energy is transferred forward and into a proper running position at the start. This is the most basic track starting position and the one used most often by youth runners.

2 point track start without using any blocks

2 Point Start Without BLOX

Without BLOX to push off of, the runner must shift their weight backwards to get the necessary push from their back foot. The front foot is flat on the track, which allows for almost no ability to push off. This is slow and very inefficient, but is the most common way for youth track runners to start.

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3 Point Start

male youth track runner at the starting line in a 3 point stance

3 Point Start With BLOX

Runner has two feet and one hand on the ground. Pushing off of BLOX allows the runner to achieve a proper running position the quickest of any start. It is the preferred start for football players running the 40 Yard Dash, as well as any youth or high school runners who do not have the strength and power to use a 4 point start.

3 point track start without using any blocks

3 Point Start Without BLOX

Without BLOX to push off of, the runner must push more straight down into the track with their feet, which "pops" the runner up into a vertical position. The front foot is flat on the track, which allows for almost no ability to push off. Without BLOX, much energy is wasted and force lost, which could be used to propel the runner down the track.

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4 Point Start

male youth track runner at the starting line in a 4 point stance

4 Point Start With BLOX

Runner has both hands and feet on the ground. Pushing off of BLOX allows the runner to drive forward with a maximal effort, using both their lower and upper bodies. This start requires a large amount of strength and power and is the most commonly used start for high school, college and international track and field competitions.

4 point track start without using blocks

4 Point Start Without BLOX

Without BLOX to push off of, it is nearly impossible for the runner to get an adequate push from their feet. The front foot is flat on the track, which allows for almost no ability to push off. An effective start requires force through the feet to be both forward down the track and upright, which can't happen without BLOX.

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Ignite BLOX - The world's first and only portable starting blocks.

Compact & Lightweight Patented Design

Easily carried in a gym bag, Ignite BLOX weigh 10 ounces and measure 4.5” squared x 2” tall in comparison to traditional starting blocks, which can weigh 25 pounds and up to 1 foot wide and 2 feet long making them difficult to transport.

US Patent #11,376,519

Safely Covered Spikes

When Ignite BLOX are nested together, the spikes are covered to prevent anything in your bag from being damaged during transport.

Choose Your Spikes for Ultimate Traction

Ignite BLOX use actual track spikes, angled to grip the track surface, so you can put any size or style of spikes in your BLOX, customizing them to your own personal preference.

Testimonials

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Ignite rocks and I would never train for my 40 without BLOX!

Tanner G

My starts have never been faster, thanks to Ignite BLOX!

Matt E

I'm the fastest kid every time I race thanks to the training I am doing with Ignite BLOX!

Anna K

My 40 times keep dropping because I can now train anywhere with BLOX!

Eric F
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