Technique Assessment

Identify strengths and opportunities for performance improvement in sprinting and hurdles technique. We'll look at:

HURDLES

- start to hurdle 1

- lead leg and trail leg mechanics

- arm action

- hurdle take-off

- hurdle clearance

- hurdle landing

- sprinting between hurdles

- stride pattern (for long hurdles & for developing athletes in sprint hurdles)

- the run-out

SPRINTS

- acceleration

- body posture

- arm action

- foot strike

- power production

- leg speed to power ratio

STARTS (optional* - see below)

- setting up the blocks/starting position

- 'set' position body posture

- technique for drive phase (many athletes are not able to 'stay low' as many coaches instruct)

- leg speed to power ratio for drive phase

Athletes will receive a report summarising their strengths (things we want them to keep doing) and opportunities to sprint/hurdle faster as well as some practice at some of the high-impact improvements to their technique. Where helpful, athletes will also receive videos/photos after the session to demonstrate the movements/postures before and after receiving instruction.

Armed with this information, athletes who are training as part of a squad can then practice this in their squad training. Non-squad athletes can practice this at home or in competitions. All athletes are welcome to book in for further coaching sessions to continue refining their technique.

If you would like an assessment of your starting technique (blocks, 3 point or crouch) in addition to your sprint or hurdles technique, we will need 2hrs 15mins and the cost for the whole session is $200.

Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen NSW, Australia