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Hurdle Technique The Lead Leg

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Outperform explains correct lead leg technique for hurdlers, demonstrating drills and tips to avoid snapping the leg down.

Get the Hurdling Master Class outperformsports.com/product/hurdling-smarter/ The way you address the hurdle with the lead leg will have a major impact on how fast you run. In this video lesson you’ll learn the correct lead leg technique with drills and tips to help make it stick. Many coaches and hurdlers think that the lead leg should be straight and “snap down” after clearing the hurdle. Snapping the lead leg down causes many issues which hurt your technique and result in slower times. The ideal hurdling technique is actually leading with the knee and having a bent lead leg. In this lesson - Coach Karim shares a great warm up drill that also helps develop proper motor patterns when it comes to the lead leg movement. Coach Brown talks about some of the most common errors with the lead leg and how to prevent them. Coach Brown demonstrates proper lead leg technique on the track and ties it into a rhythmic hurdling drill.

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What commenters say. Recommended as a great technical overview of lead leg mechanics and drills to prevent floating over hurdles.

@justbrowsing_thanksin r/Hurdles • Recommends

On “Tips to go low 16? I run 17.24.( Lane 4, Maroon Uniform)”

…phasize a "tucked" trail arm or a circular motion that allows you to swing your arm back forward to generate more forward monetum. The videos below are some great start videos to help. But remember. Your're sprinting in between the hurdles. You must train your sprint speed to get faster and then train to fit your speed in between thw hurdles. [video [video [video [video [video I would spend most of my time watching the 2nd and 4th videos. Great visuals to follow.…
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@justbrowsing_thanksin r/Hurdles • Recommends

On “this was a trashy race (pink spikes with black leggings in lead), ik my form is all off, but ive been told to get a three step first, currently sitting at 18.41. I feel like my stride is so small ill never be able to hit a three step, what can i do to achieve a three step (no coach btw)”

Sorry to hear about not having a coach. But it doesn't mean that you can't improve! Take a look at the links below for ideas and examples of some training ideas to incorporate. https://hurdlesfirstbeta.com/ Its a great resource for my athletes and myself. There's just a ton of great info in there. But honestly, you'll need to incorporate some drills emphasizing your forward lean over the hurdle. [video [video [video [video [video I would spend most of my time watching the UF and USC videos. Great visuals to follow.
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@JHaikuin r/trackandfield • Recommends

On “Hurdling over high hurdles. Any tips on how to have a faster 3 step/being able to get my trail leg not as pointed down as shown in video?”

Here’s some pretty good technical overviews for the lead leg and trail leg
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@justbrowsing_thanksin r/Hurdles • Recommends

On “Any tips for avoiding swerving in the lane? I feel like my lead arm pulls my torso back when I’m pulling my trail leg through.”

https://hurdlesfirstbeta.com/ Its a great resource for my athletes and myself. There's just a ton of great info in there. But honestly, you'll need to incorporate some drills emphasizing your forward lean over the hurdle. [video [video [video [video [video I would spend most of my time watching the UF and USC videos. Great visuals to follow.
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@justbrowsing_thanksin r/Hurdles • Recommends

On “My first three track meets I need some tips on how I run to get faster I’m the person in the navy blue outfit I’m the shorter one”

Also, here are a few links that I posted for another your hurdle that I connected with not too long ago. It includes a wonderful website setup just for hurdlers and a series of training videos with really great visuals on proper form and technique. https://hurdlesfirstbeta.com/ Its a great resource for my athletes and myself. There's just a ton of great info in there. But honestly, you'll need to incorporate some drills emphasizing your forward lean over the hurdle. [video [video [video [video [video I would spend most of my time watching the UF and USC videos. Great visuals to follow.
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@justbrowsing_thanksin r/Hurdles • Recommends

On “Any tips/form critique”

…ely working the lead leg down into the track after clearing the hurdle, which keeps you from "floating" over the hurdles like most young runners. The videos below are some great start videos to help. But remember. You're sprinting in between the hurdles. In order to do that, you've got to get both feet on the ground to begin the sprint again. [video [video [video [video [video I would spend most of my time watching the 2nd and 4th videos. Great visuals to follow.…
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@ChikeEvoXin r/Sprinting • Recommends

On “Need Urgent 110m Hurdle Help!”

Hey bud, I feel your pain but hopefully this can be a fun event for you. I was a sprinter, but I love the resources on the OutPerform channel on YouTube. Check out these 2 videos Lead leg technique: link to this video Trail leg technique: link to this video They also have general technique video: link to this video
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@31thingsomein r/trackandfield • Recommends

On “Any advice on my hurdle form (red shirt). Brand new to hurdles and only have been doing them for 3 weeks. My 110 time is 18.4 and I’m looking to get it to sub 17 this season.”

Heres some videos ive found very helpful, i also started a few months ago. link to this video link to this video link to this video link to this video link to this video
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@Jackmeriousin r/trackandfield • Mentions

On “Any tips to improve my form I know it's horrible but I have no coach till the beginning of the season & have 0 idea where to begin any advice will be helpful!”

Here's two vids to get you started: [video [video Study these vids and continue to record yourself. You can do it without a coach. It just takes time. You have to stay diligent, if you're really serious about improving. But you can do it!! Just keep your head up and know there will be good days and bad days along your journey. Keep us up-to-date on your progress. Good luck!
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