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Hurdle Running

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Always warm-up properly

b)

Always jump over the hurdle

c)

Never forget to bring water

d)

Cool down activities prevent injuries

2.

Select all the qualities of a good hurdler.

a)

Height and Coordination

b)

Patience and Speed

c)

Speed and Flexibility

d)

Friendly and Fast

3.

A hurdler does (a)   sprinting by focusing on not deviating too much from regular sprinting.

4.

Running hurdles requires you to jump over the hurdle.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

4 lines
6.

Which leg will lead you over the hurdle?

a)

Most comfortable leg

b)

Back leg

c)

Trail leg

d)

Right leg

7.

The trail leg refers to...

a)

The back leg

b)

The left leg

c)

The lead leg

d)

The leg that doesn't lead you over the hurdle

8.

If your steps are uneven between hurdles...

a)

...you might not finish the race.

b)

...it could cause injuries.

c)

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

d)

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

9.

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

a)

...it will hinder your take-off.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

...you will always finish the race.

10.

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

a)

Run flat footed

b)

Lift your knees high

c)

Maintain good rhythm

d)

Keep your arms still