Track & Field
Lead Leg Snap-Down Drill
Snap the lead leg down instead of floating over the hurdle
8 min
5 x 5 hurdles (walking pace)
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward snap the lead leg down instead of floating over the hurdle.
Instructions
- 1Walk toward a low hurdle and drive the lead knee up and over.
- 2Snap the lower leg down aggressively onto the track just past the hurdle.
- 3Avoid letting the lead leg hang or straighten out in the air over the hurdle.
What to focus on
An aggressive downward snap of the lead leg immediately after clearance.
Recommended reps
5 x 5 hurdles (walking pace)
Common mistake
Floating the lead leg, which adds hang time over each hurdle.