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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2023)
One of the fascinating events in track and field: Hurdles
Authors
Suraya Jabeen, Mohammad Muzamil Shah, Somanpreet Singh
Abstract
Hurdles races are complicated technical event
that require speed, power, flexibility, mobility, and a high level of
coordination. Hurdling is a faultless, perfect sprint over barriers. Efficient
straightway sprinting requires linear motion with contributes of all body
parts; feet, knees, hands, elbows etc. In hurdling one must try to
maintain-one’s form as close to sprinting as possible. The more one deviates
from sprinting mechanics the slower one will finish. The hurdler must try to
sprint over the hurdles with minimum interruption of normal sprint action.
Hurdling is essentially a form event, and form can be learned. The process may
be long and tedious, but there have been many “made” champions who have reached
the top by courage, tenacity of will, and patience. Hurdling is one of the most
spectacular events of the track and field program. It is a form event which
demands exactness in rhythm and timing. It is almost incredible that the
hurdler’s time is only slightly slower than the sprinters time. Such speed is
possible today because hurdling now consists of stepping or striding over,
rather than jumping over, the barriers. Running the hurdles is the most
difficult and the most technically challenging form of running because it
involves both the athletic ability to generate muscle power and the science of
integrating the speed of maximum forward movement with the efficient grace
necessary to clear the hurdles.
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Pages:51-53
How to cite this article:
Suraya Jabeen, Mohammad Muzamil Shah, Somanpreet Singh "One of the fascinating events in track and field: Hurdles". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 51-53
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