16-Apr-2021      By Travis Geopfert

Hurdle Training: One Step Over the Top Drills Right and Left

The one step drill with a right leg lead is a good beginning to teach 400 hurdlers to hurdle with the non-dominant leg. The athlete should focus on having quick hands over the top of the hurdle, actively pushing the lead leg down, while pulling the trail leg through.

Click here for 60 meter hurdle, 100 meter hurdle, 110 meter hurdle, 300 meter hurdle, and 400 meter hurdle training plans designed for all ages and skill levels.

The hurdle one step drills is a great teaching progression in teaching the lead leg and trail leg together in a seamless smooth motion. Focus on having quick hands over the top of the hurdle, which promotes actively pushing down the lead leg, while pulling the trail leg through.

Click here for 60 meter hurdle, 100 meter hurdle, 110 meter hurdle, 300 meter hurdle, and 400 meter hurdle training plans designed for all ages and skill levels.