Beginner
Beginner Hurdle Drills
Seven foundation drills with setup, cues, mistakes and progressions.
Read guide → MobilityHurdle Mobility
A 10–12 minute hip mobility routine built around hurdle positions.
Read guide → Lead legLead Leg Drills
Four drills for a knee-first attack and an active lead-leg landing.
Read guide → Trail legTrail Leg Drills
Four drills for a high, quick trail leg that clears cleanly.
Read guide →Find a drill by what you need
| If the athlete… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Is brand new to hurdles | Walkovers, A-skips over mini hurdles |
| Jumps up over the hurdle | Low-hurdle run-throughs, side-of-hurdle lead leg |
| Kicks a straight lead leg | Wall lead-knee drill |
| Hits hurdles with the trail leg | Wall trail-leg drill, trail-leg walkovers |
| Feels tight in the hurdle position | Hurdle mobility routine |
| Can’t keep a rhythm between hurdles | Rhythm runs, three-step lead-leg runs |
How drills fit in a session
- Warm-up: jog, then mobility
- Technical drills: 2–4 drills, early in the session while the athlete is fresh
- Hurdle runs: apply the drill cue at speed
- Cool-down
Sample sessions are in the training hub, including a beginner hurdle workout.