As the athlete reaches the final portion of the turn, a rapid elbow extension occurs. This movement increases the rotational inertia, causing the body to slow (or stop) the turning effect (9).This movement may be more noticeable in the PC strategy but is present to some extent in all 3 strategies. The more rapid this movement is performed, the faster the rotation will cease and the sooner the player can continue on in the sprinting direction.The intense driving action of the arms once the body has completed the turn can assist in the takeoff velocity when accelerating (1,8,10), although it is important to note that this driving action must be performed in line with the body, as opposed to lifting the arms away from the sides, which wouldcreate a tendency to rotate.