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Email	.     Static Hurdle Training Trail Leg Drill Article By: Tonie Campbell, Olympian Two hurdle set up. One hurdle shall be for support only. The second hurdle (work area hurdle), the athlete aligns him/herself facing the hurdle. The lead leg foot shall be placed slightly ahead of the hurdle. The support hurdle shall be on the lead leg side and at a 45-degree angle to the work hurdle. Focus of exercise is on the hip-flexor muscle group. Teaching the athlete the correct position of the trail leg and motion of the trail lead arm. The athlete shall do the drill on his toes and with constant motion forward and reverse. 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. International Copyright © of Coaches Education.com. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Coaches Education.com is strictly prohibited.