HURDLES- THE MORAL GAME OF TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS

A hurdle is a portable barrier where athletes jump in races. It is an obstacle placed in the field. Hurdle means difficulty, crossing hurdles in life and overcoming it is an achievement. Similarly this game gives the same moral as the former one.

=> Sprint and long hurdle races are two different types of hurdle races. Hurdles are made of some particular height according to the specifications of IAAF. This race was started in England around 1830 and wooden barrier were used in those days. The latter version was introduced in around in 1895 which look in a t- shaped size

=> In 1935 the t-shaped hurdles were replaced by l-shaped ones which have the less chance of getting injured. American Alvin developed the modern technique and used in 1900 Olympics. The hurdle which is in existence now is made of light weight rectangular aluminums with chrome plate steel.

=> This game motivates the sportsmen as well as the audience. When you see this game, athletes jump over this and reach the destination. It impacts the moral of facing the trouble and overcoming it. So in life many problems will come but people should have the capability to overcome the trouble and should get succeeded in life as how the athletes jump over this.

=> Hurdles in those days were made by wooden barrier and it leads to many injuries to athletes. It is not stable and may fall easily if slightly touched. But now it is made of aluminum which has the following properties such as it has low tensile strength, improved mechanical properties and high strength to weight ratio. The major properties are it can be recycled without loosing its qualities.

=> It is a game which is played by both men and women. The standard distance for sprint hurdle race is 110m for men and 100m for women. Long hurdle race distance limit is 400m for both men and women. The hurdles are adjusted according to the type of race. High hurdles are used in sprint races and intermediate ones are used in long races.

=> The hurdles placed in between the field are placed according to the distance. There is no penalty when you hit the hurdle. Pushing the hurdles in hands lead to disqualification in race. By hitting the tool your speed gets reduced and makes you in comfort.

=> Training is first step to success in track and field events. So in order to train yourself in this race you need to practice with it. Training hurdle perfectly suits the player in for their practice. It has the push buttons in which the height can be raised or lowered according to the adjustment. It occupies less space and easy detachment for stacking. Height can be adjustable at 30'' 33'' 36'' 39'' and etc.

=> If you think your hurdle board is an old one and makes discomfort, you can use replacement board as an alternative. It is emergency equipment which is made of double ribbed light weight fiber board.

=> Max-power hurdle is the other variety of tool used and it is suitable for both training and competition. It has specially designed abs plastic molding system for easy slip in adjustment. It is a game which you need to be strong enough to jump and your hips and abs need to be strong. So you can use agility training equipments and fitness products to increase your strength.