Rate of force application

GROUND CONTACT TIME AND VERTICAL FORCE

Jun 13, 2025

Biomechanics, Track and field

Acceleration, Dr Ken Clark, Ground contact time, Impulse, Max velocity, Rate of force application, Speed, Speed Training, Sprinting, Strike mechanics, Vertical force application, Vertical impulse

Hugo Noya Enríquez

According to Dr. Ken Clark, every step you sprint from acceleration all the way through the end of a 100 meters or 200 meters, or you name it, you need to apply enough vertical impulse. Impulse is the product of force and time. It’s force applied for a period of time. You need to apply…