Jeff McAuley - Coaching the Hurdles From Beginners to Champions

Coaching the Hurdles From Beginners to Champions offers practical advice on developing hurdlers, regardless of their experience or skill level. Coach Jeff McAuley looks at the fundamental phases of hurdling and details drills and workouts for improving hurdle technique in each area.

The video also includes workouts that focus on developing maximum speed over and between the hurdles.

In addition, the video reviews the primary technical considerations for the intermediate (300-400m) hurdle events.

Among the topics covered:

• Hurdle skill acquisition 
• Takeoff and landing distances 
• Number of steps between the hurdles 
• So how many steps should my athletes run? 
• Typical takeoff and landing distances 
• Hurdle maximum speed development 
• The 300 & 400 meter hurdles