Illustrated Sprint Hurdles Technique
By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide
On the way down
Dayron Robles' lead leg is nearing the ground as his trail leg clears the hurdle, while the 2008 Olympic champion maintains his forward lean. Note the 90-degree angle between the lead and trail legs.
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Once your lead leg has cleared the hurdle and is snapping down, pull your trail leg over the hurdle quickly and prepare to resume sprinting.
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