Is the 1-False Start & Out Too Harsh? (Track)

[Bullaholic]

Is the 1-and-out false start rule in track too harsh?

Seems an awfully high price to pay for an athlete's season, maybe even career, work.

[Ex-Tiger2005]

i have always thought it was a bit harsh!

[turbostud]

I think so. I think you should be allowed at least 1. Is that in highschool level? When I was in highschool you were allowed 3. I thought that was only at professional level.

[STANG RED]

I always thought the 1 false start and out rule was dumb. Isnt the object of a race, to find the fastest person in the race. Some poor starters will make you sit too long in the blocks, and will almost force a false start. No need to be tricky. Just get the race started fairly, and lets see who's fastest.

[Electus Unus]

I think at state and regional meets its not.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Electus Unus
I think at state and regional meets its not. dude, that is when it is especially harsh. some dude FS in the 100 on Saturday. Bummer

[garciap77]

Originally posted by pirate4state
dude, that is when it is especially harsh. some dude FS in the 100 on Saturday. Bummer

:iagree:

[FrmSTx]

should be just like pros. One to the field then DQs after that. This way the runners get a feel for the starter. Starters cause most false starts.

[Electus Unus]

Originally posted by pirate4state
dude, that is when it is especially harsh. some dude FS in the 100 on Saturday. Bummer Its the peak of the season you shouldn't make mistakes.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Electus Unus
Its the peak of the season you shouldn't make mistakes. Usually, yes
but I'd hardly call this season "peak" they had so much freakin' time off due to the swine flu & there were problems with the blocks.