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[01]Fix My Hurdles Form

What an AI hurdles form check actually shows you

Phase-by-phase break

Your hurdles broken into the phases coaches grade. AI tells you which phase is costing you the most and why.

Specific frames, not impressions

When a coach says "your form is off," you don't always know where. AI marks the exact frame the error appears, with a coaching note attached.

Drill prescribed for the error

Every flagged error comes with the drill that targets it. No generic homework, no guessing what to work on next session.

Form check, in 60 seconds

What an AI form check tells you about your hurdles

You'll see priority-tagged technique notes, the specific frames where the form breaks, and the drill that targets each issue. It's a full hurdles form check in under a minute, the kind you'd pay an expensive remote coach for.

Follow up in chat and ask questions. The AI remembers your analysis and speaks the language of hurdles coaching.

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Hurdler clearing a barrier, lead leg extended, frame from Track & Field AI (form-checked)
Hurdles · Sample analysis “Trail leg is dropping below horizontal over barrier 4, costs you a full beat of rhythm into barrier 5.”
[01]Most-flagged errors

The mistakes coaches see most often

Each fault below is described two ways: how it looks on video (so you can recognize it on your own clips) and the drill or cue that fixes it. AI form check identifies these patterns in the same frames a coach would.

01
Fault Pattern · 01

Crowding the barrier at takeoff

Observed on video

Your takeoff foot lands closer than 6.5-7 feet from the hurdle, forcing a scraping clearance and loss of momentum.

Prescribed fix

Approach work with a taped takeoff mark, and lead-leg drills from a measured distance.

02
Fault Pattern · 02

Trail leg dropping too early

Observed on video

Your trail leg hits the ground before the lead leg has fully extended forward, killing the stride pattern into the next barrier.

Prescribed fix

Trail-leg wall drills and hold-the-hurdle drills to groove a late trail-leg drop.

03
Fault Pattern · 03

Upright clearance

Observed on video

Your torso is vertical over the hurdle instead of leaned forward, wasting vertical energy and losing distance over the barrier.

Prescribed fix

Attack-the-hurdle drills with the cue 'lead-leg to opposite elbow' to produce forward lean.

[01]Phase by phase

The full hurdles sequence, broken down

Each phase has a coaching cue, a measurable target, the frames a coach pauses on, and the failure mode AI flags most often. Use it as a self-diagnostic checklist on every video.

01
Phase 01 / 05

Approach to first hurdle

8 strides for men's 110H, 8 strides for women's 100H. Sets up the rhythm for the entire race.

Cue"Tall and quick. Eyes on the first hurdle."
TargetTakeoff distance: 7-7.5 ft (110H), 6.5-7 ft (100H). 22 strides to first hurdle (HS boys), 23-24 (HS girls).
FramesBlock clearance, stride 4 (mid-acceleration), stride 7 (preparing takeoff), takeoff frame.
FailureReaching for the takeoff (overstriding to hit the mark).
02
Phase 02 / 05

Lead leg clearance

Lead knee drives toward the top of the hurdle. Lower leg stays relaxed and tucked, then snaps out as the knee crosses the bar.

Cue"Lead-leg knee to opposite elbow."
TargetKnee drive 90 deg+ at the bar. Foot lands ~3-4 ft past hurdle (men), 2.6-3.3 ft (women).
FramesTakeoff, peak hurdle-clearance, lead foot landing.
FailureLead leg locked-out before clearance (slow, high). Should snap, not kick.
03
Phase 03 / 05

Trail leg recovery

Trail leg is the takeoff leg, lifted with knee high and foot turned out. Heel comes to butt; foot avoids the hurdle.

Cue"Heel to butt, toe to the side."
TargetTrail leg knee passes the hip and drives forward at clearance.
FramesMid-clearance (lead leg over bar), trail leg passing the body, first ground contact.
FailureTrail leg dragging (not enough drive); foot pointed forward instead of out (clips hurdle).
04
Phase 04 / 05

Touchdown and stride pattern

Active foot strike ahead of center of mass, into a 3-stride rhythm between hurdles.

Cue"Active foot, claw the ground."
Target3-step rhythm between hurdles (8.5 m gap, 100H; 9.14 m, 110H). Touchdown 0.80-1.0 m past hurdle (W), ~1.5 m (M).
FramesLead foot landing, stride 1, stride 2, stride 3 (next takeoff).
FailurePassive landing; flat-footed touchdown; rhythm break by hurdle 4-5.
05
Phase 05 / 05

Run-in (last hurdle to finish)

Hold form, accelerate or maintain, no shortening of stride.

Cue"Run through the line."
TargetVelocity at last hurdle vs finish: < 3% drop in elite races.
FramesLast hurdle clearance, stride 5 after, finish frame.
FailureTightening shoulders, dropping head back, arms crossing midline.
[09]Methodology & sources

References

Primary sources behind the numbers and methods on this page.

  1. Kinematic Factors Associated with Hitting Hurdles During the Initial Phase of a 110-m Hurdle Race (PMC)
  2. The Biomechanics of Hurdling (Coaches Insider)
  3. LA84 Hurdles Training Manual
  4. From Start to Finish: The Women's 100m Hurdles (Track & Field News)
[10]Common questions

Fix My Hurdles Form FAQ

Five common questions about hurdles that come up in coaching.

How does AI hurdles form check work?
Upload a video of your rep. The AI extracts the critical frames for hurdles specifically, identifies the phase each one represents, and flags any technique errors with a priority tag and a written explanation.
How accurate is AI form check for hurdles?
The AI is built around hurdles-specific mechanics and uses the same coaching vocabulary your coach uses. It catches the technique errors that show up most often in hurdles, plus the typical fix for each one.
Can AI form check replace a coach?
No, but it covers the gap between coaching sessions. Most athletes use it for tape review between practices and bring the AI's notes to their in-person coach for context.
What kind of hurdles video works best for form check?
Side-on, landscape, 20-40 feet away, with the full rep in frame. A normal iPhone video at practice is exactly what the system was built for.
Is the form check private?
Yes. Videos and analyses are tied to your device. We don't post anything publicly, share with other users, or train models on your uploads.
[INDEX]More ways to dial in your hurdles

The full hurdles index

A directory of every hurdles page on the site, from broad analysis tools to specific phase deep-dives. Each entry points to a focused write-up.

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