Track Events: Hurdles

Hurdlers must be able to combine the speed of a sprinter with the technical demanding technique of a hurdler. They must be powerful and strong, have the correct physique-tall or have proportionally long legs-so hurdles can be cleared with ease.
The technique for hurdling requires the athlete to be able to flow over the obstacles at speed without seemingly breaking stride. Hurdling is a combination of a running race and a field event, and here more than in any other event technique and style rule. A hurdler with good technique will beat a faster sprinter with poor style more often than not.
The stride pattern for a hurdler is 7-8 strides to the first barrier and 3 strides between each hurdle. Because the first hurdle is so close a hurdler must be upright quicker than a sprinter, usually after 3-4 strides. Block spacings have to be altered to achieve this and the take-off foot is always placed on the front block when using an 8 stride technique.
Clearing a Hurdle
Novice hurdlers and youngsters often train without any hurdles present. Cones or other objects are positioned where the hurdles will be and the athlete concentrates on getting over the objects using the proper technique. This stops any injuries occurring when the novice hurdler gets the stride pattern wrong and also gives younger athletes more confidence, which lets them concentrate on their stride pattern.When clearing a hurdle the athlete has to aim to clear the hurdle by approximately 17-18cm, as quickly and efficiently as possible. Their centre of gravity should be raised only slightly higher than when sprinting normally.
The final stride to the first hurdle is shortened to allow the take-off leg to travel quickly under the hips. This allows a fast powerful drive can be made across the hurdle.
Lead Leg action
The knee has to be picked up rapidly and driven at the hurdle. The lower part of the leg remains low and is picked up once the knee reached the height of the hurdle. The knee must be kept vertical to the body and shouldn't be pulled across the body.When the heel of the lead leg passes over the barrier it must be brought down and back to be placed under the body. The lead leg should be straightened as it comes down toward the ground.
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