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[01]Phases we analyze

Every phase of hurdles, broken out

Approach to hurdle 1

Drive phase, stride length, take-off distance to first barrier.

Clearance

Lead leg snap, trail leg position, torso lean, arm action.

Touchdown

Landing mechanics, active, ahead of center of mass.

Stride pattern

Three-step rhythm between barriers, consistency of footstrike.

Run-in

Last hurdle to finish line without shortening stride.

Why it's different

AI that actually understands hurdles

Generic video tools look at "a person moving." We built a model specifically around hurdles. the phases, the mechanics, and the coaching language real hurdles coaches use.

Upload the rep. We extract the critical frames. You get a breakdown in plain English with priority tags. critical, worth working on, fine.

  • Event-specific phase detection
  • Priority-tagged coaching notes (critical / important / minor)
  • Cause-and-effect frame markers
  • Follow-up AI coach chat on every analysis
Hurdler clearing a barrier, lead leg extended, frame from Track & Field AI
Hurdles · Sample analysis “Trail leg is dropping below horizontal over barrier 4, costs you a full beat of rhythm into barrier 5.”
[03]Common hurdle mistakes

The three errors the AI flags most often

These are the technique patterns we see over and over again across hurdles athletes. Each one has a specific look on video and a specific fix.

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.

College hurdler mid-race, clearing a barrier at competition pace
Real athletes

Used by hurdles athletes at every level

From freshman hurdles to D1 rosters, athletes upload phone video and get the same frame-by-frame coaching read. The AI doesn't grade you. it explains what it sees, in the vocabulary a real hurdles coach would use.

  • Every level, freshman to D1
  • Same AI model, same vocabulary
  • Practice reps, meet reps, warm-ups. all fair game
  • Works with any phone, any angle
[10]Common questions

Hurdles FAQ

Does it analyze 400m hurdles differently than sprint hurdles?
Yes. 400H uses a different model that expects bigger stride variation, alternating lead legs, and a fatigue curve.
Can it tell me my take-off distance?
Yes, the analysis flags when take-off is too close or too far from each barrier and suggests corrections.
How do I fix my hurdle rhythm between barriers?
The AI identifies which barrier your three-step rhythm breaks down at, and whether the issue is a short stride, long stride, or wrong lead leg. Fixes are drill-level, not generic.
What's the best filming angle for hurdles?
Perpendicular to the track, around barrier 3, landscape orientation. That captures clearance and the stride pattern going into and out of the barrier cleanly.
Can I analyze just the first hurdle?
Yes. Partial clips work, the AI will focus on whatever phase is in frame. Most common single-barrier clip is the approach-and-clearance of barrier 1.
[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.

Ready when you are

Ready to analyze your hurdles?

Download the app. Film a rep. See what the AI sees. No card, no account, one free analysis.

60s
Time per analysis
Phases analyzed5 for hurdles
Coaching languagePlain English
Free first analysisNo card needed