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Cross body arm action typical in female performers

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Hurdle walk over drill:

Reinforces lead leg, and trail leg action over the hurdles. Stressing high hips on the toes balance and foot placement. Drills at both sides of the hurdle are used to isolate the lead or trail leg of the athlete.

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3 Hurdle Drill:

Clearing the first three hurdles.

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Lead leg action isolation:

An exercies to improve leg action through isolation.

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Stride Pattern:

400m hurdlers practice the same drills as the sprint hurdlers however they must be able to hurdle on either leg.
4 strides between hurdles producing an alternating lead leg pattern

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