16-Apr-2021      By Travis Geopfert

Hurdles: Trail Leg Drag Drills

The trail leg drag drill teaches the athlete to keep the foot directly behind the right knee. The front notch of the hurdle is one notch higher than the back of the hurdle. Sliding the foot along the top of the hurdle forces dynamic flexibility of the hip promoting a tight trail leg.

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The trail leg drag drill teaches the athlete to keep the left foot directly behind the left knee. The front notch of the hurdle is one notch higher than the back of the hurdle. Sliding the foot along the top of the hurdle forces the knee to the armpit and dynamic flexibility of the hip promoting a tight trail leg.

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