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SECTION 7
Walking for a Fixed Time
This activity can be carried out either on a 50m Linear Track or Round or Oval Track (see Section
2), the aim of the activity being to walk as far as possible in a set time period. Using an improvised
track compared to using a 400m track can be very beneficial to both as the coach is always close
to the young athletes and can therefore observe any distress they may be experiencing and act
accordingly. The mini tracks can also offer a psychological advantage to the
athletes that they are always close to other young athletes regardless
of walking or running ability.
The layout for the 100m Linear Track is as follows:
A series of cones is placed 10m apart with the
exception of the two end cones, which are placed
at 9m to compensate for the young athlete
turning when taking part in the
activity. To help judging, small
disks can be placed at 5m
interval positions.
The diagram shows four athletes starting at 10m intervals. The start position will be deducted from
the final distance as shown in the Score Card example below.
Two tracks may be used set a minimum distance of 3m apart to facilitate more participants.
The trials are for a specified time period of one or two minutes. At the end of the time period
the whistle is blown and the athletes are told stand still so their distance can be measured.
It is important with all the games that the athletes are encouraged to learn the skill correctly and
therefore it is suggested that penalties rather than disqualification for an illegal walking technique
are applied. The instructor or other young athletes can therefore act as judges giving yellow cards
that can be shown to the participating young athlete for a foul.
The penalties for illegal ‘lifting’ techniques should be 10m for each fault and each time the athlete
should be shown a yellow card.
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Sample Score Card
50m 100m 150m 200m 250m
Start
Position
300m
0m
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-20m
-30m
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-20m
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220m
210m
210m
260m
220m
260m
250m
210m
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