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The Run-up
The run-up is to take the taekwondoist into the optimum position for the take-off. The length of the
run-up depends on the taekwondoist's ability to stabilise his speed and also depending on
the strength of his leg muscles and his ability to coordinate the movements. By using too long a
run-up he may develop more speed than he could control at the take-off and he may
have insufficient time to complete his sequence of movements. We would recommend beginners
to use 5 to 7 strides and experienced ones to use 7 to 11 strides. The angle of approach is
subject to variation. Onecould use a straight line approach or approach the target at an angle of
20 to 40 degrees.
During the last three strides the taekwondoist should adjust his body position in preparation for the
take-off, namely:
1. The trunk should be brought from a foreward position to one that is inclined backward. With
trunk inclined backward, the taekwondoist can take more time to coordinate his movements.
2. The centre of gravity is gradually lowered by the flexion of the knee.
3. There shall be a gradual increase in length of the second stride
The Take-off
The take-off begins with the grounding of the jumping foot at the end of the last stride. At this
stage the taekwondoist's body is inclined backward backward, with one arm foreward and
one arm backward ( using the one arm swing take-off). Once the jumping foot is grounded,
the knee flexe to put the leg in a forceful extension. The leg that has been delibrately left
behind during the last stride begins to swing forward, contributing to the vertical force. He
then rotates the body to the left ( right leg execution ), bend his knees, ending with a
vigorous extension of the kicking leg to the target, the upper body twisted slightly in the
direction of the kick.
Landing
The landing is generally made by pulling the extended leg back after delivery.
