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Page 7
of 12 pages: The Sprint Races - Sports Library
Highlights action photographs 31-35 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
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Page 7:
Training Session Spring 1932 - frames 31-35
Featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph Metcalfe, and Charley Parsons
31 - NOTICE METCALFE'S
LONG STRIDE
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #31
"Both Metcalfe and Wykoff are running smoothly while Parsons is throwing
his left shoulder forward. The arms can also be used effectively in changing
gradually into a longer, more powerful stride. The arms can be dropped in
proportion to the added stride length, then can be brought up again to their
normal position thereby giving the legs faster reaction.
Notice Metcalfe's long stride."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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32 - COORDINATED FOLLOW THROUGH
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #32
"Notice the perfect drive, knee action and right arm action of Metcalfe.
Note the position of Wykoff's left ankle and the position it has taken from the
preceding picture. He has perfect form and is getting beautiful knee action and
follow through from the left leg. Parsons' form is also good. The circular
motion of the foot in a stride is shown by plotting in the feet in this
picture."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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33 - PUSHING TO GET DRIVE
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #33
"Notice the bound of Wykoff and the beautiful arm action Parsons is
getting a nice stretch. Wykoff is at the height of his bound and is now
thrusting his right foot down. When it hits the ground Wykoff will then pull
back on the foot momentarily before pushing to get
drive before it leaves the ground. Notice Metcalfe's general
relaxation. Parsons is at the height of his bound."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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34 - REAR FEET
BROUGHT FORWARD
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #34
"Watch the position of the rear feet as they are brought forward."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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35 - TOE ACTION
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #35
"Metcalfe has good form here. Notice the open hand, body angle, position
of right leg and left ankle. Note the difference in foot position of Wykoff and
Parsons. Wykoff has his toe pointed ready to grasp
the ground in the next picture. Parsons is twisting his body and
throwing his shoulders forward. The hips are supple and have a circular motion.
The illustration of Wykoff shows this by drawing in the path the point of the
hip takes in a full stride. Movement is Clockwise."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
Frames 36-40 |
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Page 7:
Training Session Spring 1932 - frames 31-35
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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