In hurdling, races are decided by hundredths of a second. The smallest details, like your reaction time off the blocks, how you attack the hurdle, and how smooth you are between hurdles, can change the outcome of a race. Because everything happens in a split second, it’s easy to miss the mistakes or inefficiencies slowing you down.
That is where video analysis can really help. It’s essential for shaving off those fractions of a second. Watching yourself on film makes it easier to spot what you are doing well, what needs work, and how to make small adjustments that add up to faster races.
Onform provides a variety of tools that can help you deep dive into your hurdles and identify key factors that will help you improve.
1. Frame-By-Frame Video Breakdown
Slowing down the video lets you look closely at each part of your race, catching details you’d never notice in real-time. You can analyze how far you are taking off from the hurdle, where your hips are as you clear the hurdle, and how your body is positioned as you land. These details show you what small changes you can make to get faster and smoother between hurdles.
2. Stopwatch Tool
Once you’ve studied form, the next step is timing. Onform’s built-in stopwatch helps you track hurdle touchdown times down to the hundredth of a second. Start the timer when the gun goes off or when you leave the blocks, then hit the timer each time you land off a hurdle. This helps you see how consistent your rhythm is between hurdles and if you are slowing down or rushing. Over time, you will see if you are getting faster as you practice and race.
“How to use the stopwatch tool efficiently: Simply start the timer as the gun goes off or as you leave the blocks, and begin one timer. As you touch down from the first hurdle, tap the timer to lock in the time, and then select another timer tool from the menu to start tracking your speed between the upcoming hurdles. Do this for each of your hurdles in a race or a practice rep.
You will want to record your videos in 240fps in the app for the highest level of accuracy.
3. Side-By-Side Comparisons
This simple yet effective feature lets you compare two runs at once. Compare two different reps and sync up your exit out of the blocks to find differences and spotlight the cues you are working on. You can use older race videos and new ones to track your progress on technique and hurdle touchdown times. Keep an eye on how you attack each hurdle, your rhythm, and your overall speed. It is a simple way to measure progress and make sure your training is paying off.
Hurdling is one of the most technical events in track and field, and small details matter. Coaches often time hurdle reps with a stopwatch, but video gives you exact numbers and visuals that are more accurate. With Onform, you can see things you would miss in real time and use that information to train smarter, build confidence, and run faster.
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Getting started is simple:
- Download Onform and start your 14-day free trial today.
- Record your reps, analyze your form, and track your progress.
- Want a personalized walkthrough? Schedule a Zoom demo with our team to see how Onform can fit into your training.
Take the guesswork out of your hurdling. With Onform, every rep counts.