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Ensure running action stays the same
Left lef must stay high, to allow knee to propel athlete over hurdle

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Hurdle walk over drill:

Reinforces lead leg, and trail leg action over the hurdles. Stressing high hips on the toes balance and foot placement. Drills at both sides of the hurdle are used to isolate the lead or trail leg of the athlete.

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Lead leg action isolation | Hurdles

Lead leg action isolation:


An exercies to improve leg action through isolation.

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Lead Leg Action:

Lead leg and trail leg actions are combined to take the performer further onto the hurdle. Hurdles can be lowered to allow novice performers to improve gradually.

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Trail Leg:

As the trail leg is driving at the hurdle, the opposite arm goes back. And as the trail leg passes over the hurdle the opposite arm drives forward into the arm action required for sprinting.

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