Illustrated Sprint Hurdles Technique

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide

As soon as the lead leg’s heel clears the hurdle, snap that foot down. Remember, you want to return to a sprint as quickly as possible. Maintain your forward lean to preserve your momentum. The lead arm is bent, with the forearm approximately parallel to the lead leg’s shin. The trailing arm remains back as the trail leg rises to about a 90-degree angle to the body. The trail leg is bent sharply at the knee, foot fully flexed so it doesn’t hit the hurdle.