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Mini Hurdles, are a very effective tool for hockey players and many other athletes. Mini Hurdles are great when training for leg quickness, lateral movements, force application and recovery. It is essential, that when the exercises are being done, the athlete focuses on proper form to get the most out of the training.

 

 

       6-inch hurdles

 

 

 

1) 2 Leg Lateral Hops

 

- hop lateral over hurdles

- both feet land at same time

- hop in z-formation

 

 

 

 

Tips:

1) Keep your jumping hight low

2) Light landings

3) Minimal upper body and arm movement

 

 

 

2) Forward Hops

 

- keep feet together

- hop forward

- feet land at the same time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips:

1) Little upper body movement

2) Light landings

 

 

       12-inch hurdles

 

 

 

3) Hurdle Octagon

 

- from the starting point

- jump over hurdle and back to start point

- feet together landing at same time

 

 

 

 

Tips:

1) Do first clockwise, than counter clockwise

2) Minimal upper body movement

 

 

4) Hurdle Obstacle

 

- place hurdles in different directions

- creating an obstacle course

- combine forward, lateral and backward hops

 

 

 

 

Tips:

1) Minimal upper body movement

2) Keep feet together, landing at same time