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Hurdle Events. USA Track and Field Level 1 Coaching School. Preview. A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training. Introduction and Philosophy.
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Hurdle Events USA Track and Field Level 1 Coaching School
Preview A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training
Introduction and Philosophy Hurdling is sprinting with rhythm Our focus, first, last and always must be establishing and maintaining SPEED between and over the hurdles!
Rules For Competition • Intentionally knocking down a hurdle results in disqualification • Trailing the leg or foot alongside the hurdle results in disqualification
Hurdle Phases(p. 63-64) • Approach • Take-Off • Clearance • Landing • Re-acceleration
Outline A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training
Technique Checklist • Head and Chest • Lead Leg • Trail Leg • Lead Arm • Between Hurdles
Head and Chest • Deviate chest position as little as possible • Head in normal sprinting position • Eyes focused on next hurdle • Shoulders level and parallel to hurdle • Maintain forward lean (torso position) until foot makes contact
Lead Leg • Knee Drive – on take off • Toe pulled back • Snap leg down when heel reaches hurdle • Avoid locking - over and down • Drive off ball of foot
Trail Leg • Knee under arm pit • Heel close to hip • Toe pointed forward • Pull knee over hurdle, push foot to track
Lead Arm • Eye level at takeoff • Elbow parallel to lead knee • Arm bent at 120 degrees during reach, and pull back • Hand sweeps back below trailing knee
Between Hurdles • Vigorous drive off hurdle into first stride • Aggressive acceleration • Good high-knee sprint action on balls of feet • Slightly shortened last stride to hurdle • Full extension of take off leg
Hurdle Video Slow MotionTime Trial
Preview A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training
Teaching Progression • Simple to difficult • “whole” method rather than “parts” • Gradually modify sprint mechanics • Once mastered…drill at similar speeds • Use appropriate cues
Teaching ProgressionSystematic approach • Straight leg bounding • Fast-leg routines • Introduce system of barriers (sticks n bricks method) • Half hurdling over barriers • Rhythm to first hurdle • Rhythm between hurdles
Preview A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training
Start to First Hurdle • Use a normal sprint start from blocks • Highs 7 to 9 strides to first hurdle Intermediates Boys 21 to 23 strides to first hurdle, girls 22 to 25 • Even number of strides to first hurdle - lead leg in back block • Odd number of strides to first hurdle - lead leg in forward block
300/400m Hurdles • Rhythm and uniform stride length • Consistent stride pattern • Ability to alternate • Advantage of left lead leg • Work all phases of race in practice • Plan the race and race the plan
Preview A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training
High Hurdle Drills • Without Hurdles • Lead / Trail Skip 3 x 20m • Lead leg Wall 10-15 • Trail leg Wall 15 • Low fast leg 3 x 20m
High Hurdle Drills • With Hurdles 5 Step, Trail Leg 6-10 meters apart 5 Step, Lead Leg 5 Step, Top 3 Step, Trail Leg 3 meters apart 3 Step, Lead Leg 3 Step, Top 1 Step, Trial Leg 1 meter apart 1 Step, Lead Leg 1 Step, Top
300/400 Hurdle Drills • Alternating • Line hurdling • Repetition hurdling • Steering • Irregular spacing • Jog and attack • Stride Pattern • Count • Reduce spacing
Preview A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Faults and Corrections I. Training
Hurdle Faults Philosophy of correction • Hitting first hurdle • Too high over hurdle • Floating over hurdle • Loss of speed between hurdles • Chopping steps • Off Balance off hurdle
Preview A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training
Training Considerationsfor developing athletes • No hurdle is too low • Strength • Rhythm • Reduce hurdle height • Reduce hurdle spacing • Reduce fear factor • Adequate warm up • Mimic Sprint Training
Review A. Philosophy B. Rules C. Phases D. Technique E. Teaching progression F. Long Hurdles G. Drills H. Hurdle Faults I. Training