Links to 9 Posts That Will Help You Teach Kids How to Hurdle
Below are links to a collection of posts, that when combined, add up to provide a very handy addition to your hurdles coaching toolkit.
Overview
How to Teach Young Athletes to Hurdle
Coach kids to hurdle in 4 simple steps.
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Getting Started
Hurdles: How to Get Young Athletes StartedÂ
How to use mini hurdles when coaching young athletes.
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Running to the First Hurdle
How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in the Hurdles
Stop young athletes stuttering to the first hurdle.
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Photo Credit: domeckopol from CCO
Hurdle Clearance
How to Get Kids Lower Over the Hurdles
Three tips to help kids stop “jumping” hurdles.
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Trail Leg
Cue Hurdlers to “Pop the Balloon” and See Terrific Results
A trail leg cue to use when coaching young athletes.
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Running Between the Hurdles
How to Help Kids Run Faster Between the Hurdles
Tips for transitioning kids to fewer strides between the hurdles
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Photo Credit: domeckopol from CCO
Common Errors
10 Biggest Mistakes Young Athletes Make in the Hurdles
Look out for these common hurdling errors when coaching young athletes.
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Circular Hurdles
5 Top Tips For Effective Coaching of the Circular Hurdles
Ideas for coaching the 200, 300 & 400m hurdles.
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Hurdles Game
Games That Kids Love: The Hurdles Shuttle Relay
Try this fun hurdles game with young athletes.
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Photo Credit: domeckopol from CCO
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