Hurdle Running

What are the important safety considerations? Select all of them.

• Always warm-up properly

• Always jump over the hurdle

• Never forget to bring water

• Cool down activities prevent injuries

Select all the qualities of a good hurdler.

• Height and Coordination

• Patience and Speed

• Speed and Flexibility

• Friendly and Fast

A hurdler does ___ sprinting by focusing on not deviating too much from regular sprinting.

Running hurdles requires you to jump over the hurdle.

• True

• False

How is the start of a hurdles race different from a regular sprint?

Which leg will lead you over the hurdle?

• Most comfortable leg

• Back leg

• Trail leg

• Right leg

The trail leg refers to...

• The back leg

• The left leg

• The lead leg

• The leg that doesn't lead you over the hurdle

If your steps are uneven between hurdles...

• ...you might not finish the race.

• ...it could cause injuries.

• ...the lead leg is the front leg in the starting blocks.

• ...you started the race with the wrong leg in front.

If the leading leg is the back leg in the starting blocks...

• ...it will hinder your take-off.

• ...you take an even number of steps between hurdles.

• ...your running movement over the hurdles will improve.

• ...you will always finish the race.

During the race and in between hurdles, you should...

• Run flat footed

• Lift your knees high

• Maintain good rhythm

• Keep your arms still