Brian Mondschein - 15 Drills to Teach the Hurdles - 2024 USTFCCCA Convention

15 Drills to Teach the Hurdles, presented by Brian Mondschein, Assistant Track and Field Coach at Carleton College (MN), provides a variety of drills to implement that focus on the body mechanics of hurdling.

Coach Mondschein discusses the importance of the takeoff, landing, and maintaining velocity throughout the race with emphasis on body positioning and rotation.

Additionally, Coach Mondschein details the differences between practice drills and race running.

Finally, Coach Mondschein answers questions from the audience on all aspects of hurdling.

Topics covered include:

• Hurdling Basics
• Takeoff and Landing
• Maintaining Your Velocity Through Each Hurdle
• Body Mechanics and Positioning
• Footwork
• Leg and Arm Swings
• Rotation
• Hurdle Drills
• Structuring Weekly Practices
• Audience Question and Answer