16-Apr-2021      By Travis Geopfert

Hurdle Lead Leg Development: Wall Hurdle Drill

This is a basic hurdle wall drill with a right leg lead. Teach all hurdlers to use both legs in all drills. The athlete will step over the knock down hurdle in front, leaning in and leading with the knee. The knocked down hurdle can be replaced with a box or trash can, promotes leading with the knee while keeping the foot directly underneath. The athlete should lean into the wall.

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This hurdle wall drill is used to teach hurdlers proper lead leg technique. The athlete will step over the knock down hurdle in front, leaning in and leading with the knee. The knocked down hurdle can be replaced with a box or trash can, focus leading with the knee while keeping the foot directly underneath. The athlete should lean into the wall.

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