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Technical Aspects of Hurdling - Speed Revolution

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More on the 300 & 400 Hurdles.<br />

1. Because the athlete actually is<br />

traveling faster in the long<br />

hurdles, the take<strong>of</strong>f and<br />

landing distance is typically<br />

longer than in the high hurdles.<br />

2. The long hurdler tends to “float”<br />

the hurdle. A hard snap <strong>of</strong> the<br />

lead leg and quick trail leg is<br />

not necessary.<br />

3. A good differential between<br />

the 300 flat and hurdles is 2.5<br />

to 3.0 seconds. And even better<br />

than that can be attained.<br />

Now lets take a look at how we<br />

can use TD times in the 300/400H

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