USATF Level 1 Certified Track Coach
Steven Royster is a USATF Level 1 Certified Track Coach and the author of HowToHurdle.com. He writes the site's guides on hurdle technique, drills, training and hurdle specifications for developing hurdlers, their parents and newer coaches.
The goal of HowToHurdle is simple: give athletes and coaches clear, practical instruction they can use at the next practice, and hurdle specifications they can trust, with every rule sourced to the governing body that publishes it.
Topics covered
- Hurdle fundamentals: how to learn the event safely and in a sensible order (Start Here, How to Hurdle)
- Hurdle technique: lead leg, trail leg, arm action, rhythm and the approach (Technique)
- Sprint mechanics in the hurdles: acceleration to hurdle one and rhythm between hurdles (First hurdle, Three-step)
- Training drills: progressions for beginners through experienced hurdlers (Drills)
- Youth and developing athletes: reduced heights and spacing, and age-group specifications (Hurdle heights)
- Race preparation: event guides and stride planning (Training, Tools)
How content on HowToHurdle is produced
- Guides are written as general educational coaching information, not medical advice or individualized training plans
- Specifications and rules are checked against the governing body’s published documents, with the source and review date shown on the page
- Pages show when they were published and last updated
- Equipment recommendations explain what to look for. Products are not claimed to be personally tested unless a page says so.
Read the full editorial policy.
Guides by Steven Royster
Getting started
Technique
Drills
Training
Hurdle heights & specifications
Tools
Gear guides
Also by Steven Royster
Steven Royster also writes Speed Training Workout, a companion site on sprint speed, with guides on acceleration, strength and recovery plus free race-math tools. Its sprint and acceleration material pairs well with the hurdle training here.
Contact
Questions, corrections or suggestions for new guides are welcome. Use the contact page.