Drill

Drills

Track & Field

Trail Leg Cycle Drill

Bring the trail leg through quickly and high, not dragging low

8 min
5 x 5 hurdles
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Stand sideways to a low hurdle and practice bringing the trail leg through with the knee leading.
  2. 2Keep the trail knee up and the foot close to the body as it cycles through.
  3. 3Progress to walking then jogging through a line of hurdles.

What to focus on

A high, tight trail knee that clears the hurdle quickly.

Common mistake

Dragging the trail leg low and wide around the hurdle.