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Which of the following correctly describes the position of the foot upon leaving the ground during a sprint?
  1. The height of the foot decreases with increased speed.
  2. The foot moves directly toward the buttock while remaining plantar-flexed.
  3. The foot moves in an arc upward as high as the forward hip is during full extension.
  4. The foot is dorsiflexed and moves directly towards the buttocks.
Explanation
Answer: D - Upon leaving the ground during a sprint, the foot is dorsiflexed and moves directly towards the buttocks. As speed increases, so does heel kick, or the height the foot moves towards the buttocks.
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