Static Hurdle Training
Trail Leg Drill
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By: Tonie Campbell, Olympian
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Two hurdle
set up. One hurdle shall be for support only. The second hurdle
(work area hurdle), the athlete aligns him/herself facing the
hurdle. The lead leg foot shall be placed slightly ahead of the
hurdle. The support hurdle shall be on the lead leg side and at
a 45-degree angle to the work hurdle. Focus of exercise is on
the hip-flexor muscle group. Teaching the athlete the correct
position of the trail leg and motion of the trail lead arm. The
athlete shall do the drill on his toes and with constant motion
forward and reverse.
The drill
should be done before practice and three sets of ten. A maximum
of three times per week. As in the same with the other static
drills, both legs should worked using this drill.
