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Coach Jamie West of West Hurdle Training helps hurdlers across the country with technical issues and provides corrections.

There are three things that Coach West focuses on when developing hurdlers. Take off spot, lead leg mechanics, and trail leg mechanics. 

#1 Take Off Spot Common Errors

1.) Athletes end up coming too close to the hurdle

2.) The alignment of the athlete at take-off is incorrect

3.) Athletes plant incorrectly at take-off

Link: Take Off 

#2 Hurdle Lead Leg Common Errors

1.) Positioning and alignment of knee drive at take-off

2.) Hip flexibility 

3.) Lead leg snap down quickness 

Link: Lead Leg

#3 Trail Leg Common Errors 

1.) Bringing trail leg wide 

2.) Flicking the foot above or outside of the knee  

3.) Dropping the knee 

Link: Trail Leg

These three common errors and the accompanying drills Coach West uses allow her to have one of the most successful hurdle resumes in the country. 

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