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Page 6 of
12 pages: The Sprint Races -
Sports Library Highlights action photographs 26-30
featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph Metcalfe, and Charley
Parsons practicing together prior to the 1932 Olympic
Trials. Each action clip is scrutinized and critiqued by
Coach Dean Cromwell, University of Southern California. |
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Coach Dean Cromwell's
The Sprint Races - Sports Library
Page 6:
Training Session Spring 1932 - frames 26-30
Featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph Metcalfe, and Charley Parsons
26 - LEGS MOVE NO
FASTER THAN THE ARMS
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
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"Again all 3 runners have fine form.
Metcalfe's and Wykoff's right arms are in a
good position because they have not
permitted the hand to go far behind the hip.
The speed of the arms must be considered as
part of the speed of the run as the
legs will move no faster than the arms can
be made to move.
Continued on column 2 |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #26
- column 2
It naturally follows that it takes less time and energy to move the arms
if the distance they travel is shorter. Therefore, the sprinter must not permit
his arm to go too far to the rear or too high in front. Wykoff's left arm is
slightly better than Metcalfe's because he is putting more into it, but all 3
runners are now getting ready to go places. Note the beautiful life of Wykoff's
right leg."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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26c - PALM-UP POSITION
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #26c
"Note the
palm-up position of Wykoff and
Metcalfe. This tends to keep the elbows in."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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27 - "THE NOVICE
CAN LEARN MUCH ..."
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
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"Metcalfe is showing excellent muscular
control. Note his even shoulders, straight
neck, fine body angle, and good leg and arm
position. Wykoff seems to be leaning a bit
to the right, but this is perhaps due to a
slight 'gather.' This might be a factor in
his exceedingly fast 'pickup' or
transitional strides. It will be noted that
this position is slight and is not evident
in the following picture -- only 1/24 of a
second later.
Continued on column 2 |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #27 - Column 2
The novice can learn much from
these pictures as Wykoff is reputed to have had the fastest 'pickup' of any
runner, the same as Metcalfe was known for his strong finishes. However, both
men's physical makeup and strength are conducive to their outstanding ability in
these departments of sprinting."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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28 - WYKOFF'S EXCEEDINGLY
FAST "PICK UP"
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #28
"Wykoff has very fine form. The speed with which Wykoff moved his left
leg forward, as compared to the action of the other two sprinters in the lapse
of time between the preceding picture and this one, further shows
Wykoff's exceedingly fast 'pick up.'
Note Parsons' open left hand, and fine general position. He has now fully
regained his sprinting form. "
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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29 - MIDDLE OF THE RACE
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #29
"All runners are running relaxed. This form is used as the 'coast' on the
220 and 440 sprints. The runner should concentrate on running easily without
lessening speed. Body angle is kept forward but to a lesser degree. Leg speed
must be maintained."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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30 - ARMS USED FOR ADVANTAGE
DURING COAST
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #30
"The arms can be used to a very great
advantage, during the 'coast.' All the runners in this picture
are using their arms effectively. Metcalfe adopts the psychology of emphasizing
arm action during the 'coast' thereby saving the legs for the drive at the
finish. This is not only psychologically beneficial but aids the runner
physically and prevents 'tie up.'"
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
Frames 31-35 > |
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Page 6:
Training Session Spring 1932 - frames 26-30
Featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph Metcalfe, and Charley Parsons
Photographs (flipping pages for moving
pictures) and comments by Dean Cromwell's booklet
"The Sprint
Races" - additional information by Ralph H. Metcalfe -
copyright 1939 by International Sports, Inc.
(address at time of publication) 611
Security Trust Bldg., Indianapolis, USA
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