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

- 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) as well as 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