Drill

Drills

Track & Field

Hurdle Walkover Rhythm Drill

Remove the stutter step into the hurdle

10 min
4 x 5 hurdles
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward remove the stutter step into the hurdle.

Instructions

  1. 1Set hurdles at a reduced height and shortened spacing.
  2. 2Walk the approach steps at an even rhythm without shortening the last step.
  3. 3Progress to a jog once the step pattern into each hurdle stays even.

What to focus on

An even final stride into the hurdle takeoff.

Recommended reps

4 x 5 hurdles

Common mistake

Chopping or stuttering the last step before takeoff.