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Because you RUN over the hurdles, you do not jump. It's a fluid motion, through which you are running before and afterwards. Vertical height gained is usually very minimal - several inches or so with men, no height at all for women - so no one actually jumps over the hurdles.
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Is hurdling a penalty in the NFL?
Hurdling IS illegal in the NFL and it is similar to the NCAA rule. Hurdling is defined as jumping over an opponent that has no other body part besides at least one foot on the ground. Basically, you cannot jump over another player who is standing. If they have a knee on the ground or their hand, they can be jumped over.
Where did hurdling originat from?
Greece.
Did Wilma Rudolph do hurdling?
No, she was a sprinter.
What are the three steps of hurdles?
Hurdling is a running even that involves 33 inch high hurdles, that they runner must jump over them. The three steps of hurdles refers to the three steps between the hurdles.
What has the author Brent McFarlane written?
Brent McFarlane has written: 'The art and science of hurdling' -- subject(s): Hurdling (Track and field) 'Understanding the hurdle events'
What equipment is used in hurdling?
HURDLES! nah-dah
How do you train for hurdles?
Hurdling, sprint workouts, lifting weights
What is hurdling in an opstical course?
Throwing or jumping over objects.
Is there a rule to how high a running back can jump over another player in high school football?
Technically, under NFHS rules hurdling another player is illegal, though the foul is rarely called. Having said that... um, no, there are no rules that specifically dictate "how high a running back can jump." Presumably the limitations presented by gravity are sufficient.
How do you become rank 3 on mln?
You make a millstone hurdling module and win.
When did hurdling become legal in national football league?
It was never illegal in football.
Who was the onley athete ever to win an olympic medal in high-jumping hurdling and javelintossing?
Babe Didrikson of the United States at the 1932 Summer Games in Los Angeles. She won gold in the 80 meter hurdles and javelin throw and won silver in high jump.
