Jet Starting Blocks

Improve sprint starts with the Jet Starting Blocks, designed for school and club athletics training. Fixed-angle, rubber-faced foot blocks provide a secure starting position, while the adjustable layout allows up to 43cm of separation to suit different athletes.

Key benefits

• Fixed-angle foot blocks provide a consistent starting position
  

• Rubber-faced surfaces help athletes position their feet securely
  

• Adjustable block separation accommodates different starting stances
  

• Slotted angles hold the foot blocks firmly along the centre channel
  

• Suitable for school athletics lessons, sprint training and sports day preparation

Educational value

• Helps athletes learn and practise the crouch-start position
  

• Supports the development of sprint acceleration, coordination and reaction speed
  

• Allows athletes to adjust their starting position as their technique develops
  

• Encourages pupils to understand the importance of stance and foot placement
  

• Suitable for introducing starting block technique during athletics lessons

About athletics

• Athletics includes running, jumping and throwing disciplines
  

• Sprint events challenge athletes to cover a set distance in the fastest possible time
  

• Starting blocks provide a stable position from which athletes can begin a sprint race
  

• An effective sprint start combines foot placement, body position, reaction speed and acceleration
  

• Regular practice can help athletes improve their starting technique and transition into upright running

Suggested uses

• Introducing athletes to crouch-start technique
  

• Practising reaction and acceleration drills
  

• Developing foot positioning and starting posture
  

• Supporting sprint training during PE lessons
  

• Preparing pupils for athletics competitions and sports day events

Set-up and use

• Adjust the position of the foot blocks to suit the athlete’s starting stance
  

• Ensure the slotted angles are firmly secured along the centre channel
  

• Position the blocks on a suitable, level running surface
  

• Fit the supplied end plates and spikes as appropriate for the surface
  

• Check that the starting blocks are stable before each athlete begins their sprint

Safety information

• Use only on a clear and suitable running surface
  

• Ensure the blocks are securely fixed and stable before use
  

• Keep the running lane and finish area clear of unused equipment
  

• Allow sufficient space for athletes to accelerate and slow down
  

• Inspect the centre channel, foot blocks, end plates and spikes before each session
  

• Remove damaged or unstable equipment from use immediately
  

• Sprint activities should take place under appropriate supervision

What’s included

• 1 x anodised steel centre channel
  

• 2 x fixed-angle, rubber-faced foot blocks
  

• End plates
  

• 2 x fixing spikes

Specifications

• Athletics sprint starting blocks
  

• Fixed-angle, rubber-faced foot blocks
  

• Slotted adjustment system
  

• Anodised steel centre channel
  

• Suitable for different running surfaces using the supplied fixings
  

• Maximum block separation: 43cm