Definition
The finish pad is the electronic target at the top of the speed wall. Hitting it stops the official time.
What it does
The pad is part of the automatic timing system. A valid time requires a legal start and a registered pad strike before a fall or other invalidation.
Technique note
Athletes train the last two moves so they arrive high enough and square enough to hit the pad without slapping past it.
Related guides
See timing and finish pad and finish technique.