2008 Hurdle Session - Thurs 19th

​​Please look at the session below and be ready to execute on Thursday.

1. 2 slow laps at talking pace
2. Over hurdle under hurdle mobility drill.  Watch video below to get demonstration of drill yourself and be able to do on Thursday.

1. Hurdle Mobility Drills over 6 hurdles:
   1. Forward 1 foot in-between each ( hips stay forward and done slowly   * 2    Go to 5.09 on YouTube link below to watch.
   2. Forward 2 foot in-between with rhythm     2 leading on left    2 leading on right (kids need to be able to hurdle with either foot.   Go to 5.30 on YouTube link below to watch.
   3. Sideways down the middle, knee up, toe up at rhythm  * 2 each side
   4. Sideways down the outside with a skip  * 2 each side

LEAD LEG DRILLS :   Practice to ensure the lead leg "leads with the knee" drill :  Wall Drive :  Hurdle on wall:  See 4:19 on YouTube video above.   Focus on lead arm & Lead leg with the knee drive.  Practice doing both legs.

TRAIL LEG DRILLS: Trail leg drill:  practice both sides   see 7:50 on YouTube link above and be ready to do on Thursday.


PRACTICE OVER 3 HURDLES:   
​Now to practice lead and trail legs:   You will run over 3 hurdles. Coaches will observe and send you to either practice lead or trail leg drill to emphasise  same.  When you are doing the drill well return to the track and execute.