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Lesson Three: Improving Impulse in Hurdle Running
The video lesson focuses on enhancing the impulse phase in hurdle running by addressing common beginner mistakes and demonstrating correct techniques.
Common Beginner Mistakes
Typical errors observed in students include:
- Approaching the hurdle too closely
- Improper foot alignment during takeoff
- Excessive body height over the hurdle
- Heavy landings causing speed loss and additional strides
These mistakes negatively affect hurdle clearance and overall running efficiency.
Correct Technique Demonstrated
The video contrasts these errors with the expected behavior by showing a student who:
- Maintains correct posture
- Takes off at twice eye level
- Achieves a lower trajectory over the hurdle
- Maintains better forward momentum
- Lands lightly to preserve speed
Learning Exercise
To help students improve, the instructor plans to introduce an exercise involving strips set at twice eye level. This exercise aims to:
- Transition students from leaning upward to skimming the ground while clearing hurdles
- Gradually lower hurdle heights for students who struggle with the task
Conclusion
The lesson ends with a reminder for students to complete a questionnaire.
Presenter: Annie Thébaud Nuuk