Overstriding between hurdles
Heel strike between hurdles breaks momentum and loads passively.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsQuadriceps
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Plyo · Full Body
Hurdle Run (Sprint Through Hurdles)
Coaching cues
- Sprint between hurdles; trail leg clears each hurdle with hip rotation
- Stay on the balls of the feet throughout; tall sprint posture
- Lead knee drives up; trail leg sweeps around and through
- Eyes forward — not down at the hurdles
Common faults 2
Trail leg swings wide instead of through
Hip external rotation dominates; trail leg mechanics are poor.
Overactive muscles
TFLHip external rotators
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗Stretch90/90 hip stretch↗