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Athletics: Upper Body Angle

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At take off the upper body is angled forwards and dips over the lead leg whilst crossing the hurdle.

COACHING POINTS

A greater dip maybe required when going over high sprint hurdles.

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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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Upper Body Dip:

The dip is an attempt to keep the centre of gravity at the same level as the performer travels over the hurdle.

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Trail leg action isolation:

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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