Illustrated Sprint Hurdles Technique
By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide
Reaching the hurdle (second view)
Joanna Hayes' trail leg is rising into position to clear the hurdle, during the 2004 U.S. 100-meter Olympic Trials. Her lead arm is in front of her and is now parallel with the shin of her lead leg.
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Another view of the lead leg reaching the hurdle, with a better look at the trailing leg. Also note that the lead leg never fully straightens as you clear the hurdle.
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- Introduction
- Start
- Final step before takeoff
- Takeoff
- Reaching the hurdle (first view)
- Reaching the hurdle (second view)
- Clearing the hurdle
- On the way down
- Landing
- Between hurdles
- Overview
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