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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
So it looks like the reason the back leg is that far back is to create potential energy in the calf; if it's further forward, you don't have that back foot flexed and taut so it's not as ready to spring forward at the snap.
By having the leg further back, you can drive the heel down a little bit deeper to create tension in the back calf and essentially coil the spring to burst off the line.
I suppose that makes sense.
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Yep, it's all about first step and getting up to speed. It definitely looks counterintuitive.