Track & Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the Hurdles
2007
33 Minutes
Instructional
Available on DVD
Here Westbury High School coach Andrew Blanks shares the proper training of the hurdle events. Coach Blanks discusses proper training and instructs in hurdle walkover drills including "over and back", "over and under", "quick walk-over", "middle side drill", "drop step drill" and the "side mirror drill". Coach Blanks also takes his athletes through a stretching routine and shows the correct way to execute several exercises to help avoid injury. Next, Blanks introduces the athletes to the "one step drill" which contributes to proper form and execution of running the high hurdles. This DVD also shares thoughts and drills needed to be executed to best prepare for the 300 and 400 meter hurdles events which require a slightly different mind set and technique.
