[tjumper]

tjumper on May 24, 2005 at 6:00 pm #10902

Is there a need for heel-tow pawing during take hurdle take off and when the lead leg goes over the hurdle?

[800prince]

800prince on May 25, 2005 at 1:18 am #45866

You should actively bring the lead leg down and the the trail leg through. There is no posing atop the hurdle.

[Mike Young]

Mike Young on May 25, 2005 at 1:41 am #45867

I’ve seen top level athletes takeoff using only the forefoot and others using a heel-toe motion. On top of the hurdle, the trail leg should come through and the lead leg brought down as 800prince stated. On a side note, I don’t think pawing something that should ever be cued. I’ve seen it lead to hamstring injuries and set up ineffective ground contacts. The action does happen in some top level performers but they are not actively trying to do it.

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[Derrick Brito]

Derrick Brito on May 25, 2005 at 2:35 am #45868

i agree with whats been said. though i would never conscious use heel-toe in a sprint.

[tjumper]

tjumper on May 25, 2005 at 6:27 pm #45869

Aight, thanks.