400m Hurdles Flashcards
1
Q
What year did the first 400m hurdles take place?
A
1860 - 440 yard hurldes
2
Q
What years for men and women was 400m hurdles added to olympics?
A
men - 1900
women - 1984
3
Q
hurdle heights for men and women
A
men - 36”
women - 30”
4
Q
how many hurdles are there?
A
10
35m between, 40m from last hurdle to finish
5
Q
describe the steps of the technique for a hurdle clearence
A
• Flat last step • High heel recovery of lead leg • Approach hurdle with knee* • Lead arm/leg extends and sweeps down • Trail arm is traditional sprint arm • Trail leg passes parallel over hurdle and comes to the front
6
Q
how many steps to first hurdle?
A
21-25
7
Q
how many steps between hurdles?
A
13-19
8
Q
6 points of the talent ID
A
• Taller athletes with 100mh/110mh ability and
400m ability – although can be shorter due to
hurdle height
• Athletes tend to be leaner – long way to go!
• Good movement awareness and coordination
• Transfer from jumping events or combined
events
• Good speed endurance
• Good focus
