Track & Field
Single Leg Hurdle Trail Sweep
Keep the trail leg action tight to the body, not swung wide
8 min
5 x 6 reps
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Stand next to a hurdle and practice trail leg sweeps in isolation, holding onto support.
- 2Keep the trail knee close to the torso and the hip square as the leg sweeps through.
- 3Progress to full-speed hurdling and check the hip does not rotate open.
What to focus on
A tight trail leg path with minimal hip rotation.
Common mistake
Swinging the trail leg out wide, opening the hips and losing speed.