Hurdle Spacing Virtual Coaches Clinic

Service Description

Take the guesswork out of hurdle training and learn how to structure spacing with purpose, precision, and progression. This virtual clinic is designed for track and field coaches who want a deeper understanding of hurdle spacing and how it directly impacts rhythm, posture, acceleration, speed development, and race execution. Whether you coach beginners, intermediate athletes, or elite hurdlers, this clinic will provide practical systems you can immediately apply to your training environment. Throughout the clinic, Coach Micheal Wellington will break down how spacing changes based on: Athlete age and development Speed capabilities Mobility restrictions Technical deficiencies Race model and event demands This is not just a “set hurdles and run” or "One Spacing fits all," clinic. This is a detailed teaching session focused on why spacing matters, how to manipulate spacing correctly, and when to progress or regress athletes during training. What Coaches Will Learn A complete breakdown of spacing for: Lead/Trail drills 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-Step drills Rhythm Development Drills Wicket/Tape Accelerations Mobility Hurdle Drills You will also learn: Proper distances between hurdles How spacing changes athlete movement How to teach rhythm efficiently Common spacing mistakes coaches make Progression models for beginners through advanced hurdlers Acceleration & Approach Spacing Depending on the Drill Cueing and correction strategies Learn how to structure hurdle spacing during acceleration development to improve: Hurdle 1 Approach Step pattern consistency Posture into takeoff 100m & 110m Hurdle Workout Spacing Coaches will learn how to: Adjust spacing for different skill levels Manipulate spacing to improve rhythm and turnover Use shortened or extended spacing strategically Build workouts that transfer directly to race performance