Hurdle Form Fixes: Youth Athletes’ Common Mistakes and Solutions

Too high over the hurdle. Trail leg hanging. Losing speed between barriers. These are some of the biggest problems that slow hurdlers down—and they’re showing up everywhere in this week’s video. In this episode, I break down 7 hurdlers ranging from 7th grade to high school juniors, each dealing with a form flaw or rhythm breakdown that YOU might be facing too. Whether you’re struggling with: • Maintaining speed in a 3-step pattern • Getting your trail leg down quickly • Staying low and balanced • Taking off too early before the hurdle You’ll see exactly how to fix it inside these reviews. 🎯 Watch closely—and drop a comment with the name or number of the athlete you think should win a full virtual coaching session next week. 📥 Submit your video for review: https://acemethodcoaching.com/home-2/... 🎯 Want 1-on-1 help? Book a Virtual Coaching Session: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-... 📘 Download the Free Hurdle Drill Guide: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-... ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters (with Descriptions) 00:00 – Intro: 7 Hurdlers, 7 Mistakes You Can Learn From 00:23 – Leighton: Should a 7th grader 3-step or stick with 4-step? 01:02 – Skip: Trail leg hanging behind—how to get it under your hip 02:09 – Corbin: Losing form and rhythm between hurdles 03:08 – Eric: Trail leg too slow and short—how to fix the snap 03:45 – Reese Trahan Shoutout: 300m hurdle state champ with a 42.56! 04:10 – Nathan: Rhythm off between hurdles—how to run smoother 05:13 – Ryan: Floating too high—cutting airtime for more speed 06:05 – Sergio: Jumping too early—timing your takeoff right Contact Coach Mike Caton: [email protected] #sports #training #coach