Purdue University head coach Rolando Greene knows the importance of finding a rhythm when attacking hurdles. In this drill, athletes work on endurance and their three-step and five-step hurdles.

Hurdle Rhythm and Endurance

Drill Summary: Set up a row of hurdles with each hurdle 21 feet apart in a straightaway. Coach Greene recommends 5-15 hurdles in the row. Athletes sprint through the course making sure to step three times between each hurdle. Alternate working on getting the lead and trail leg over the hurdle on each rep.

Keys to the Drill:

1) Hips square to the hurdle.
2) Lead knee lifted to the height of the hurdle.
3) Compact the torso.
4) Trail leg fires straight up and down.

This video came from Championship Productions’ video “Arkansas Track and Field Presents Common Errors and Corrections Women’s Hurdles.” View other world class Track & Field videos!