Static Hurdle Training

Lead Leg Drill

Two hurdle set up. One hurdle shall be for support only. The second hurdle (work area hurdle), the athlete aligns him/herself on the side of the hurdle facing it. The leg is raised with a slightly bent knee. Focus of exercise is on the hip-flexor muscle group. The athlete should make U-shaped movements over the hurdle with his heel. The drill is done with constant motion and the heel of the athlete's lead leg stops even with the bottom of the hurdle cross bar.

The drill should be done before practice and three sets of ten. A maximum of three times per week. As in the same with the other static drills, both legs should worked using this drill.