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Hurdling 
Now for arm motion. When you use your lead leg, you need to use the opposite arm, for example, if your lead leg is your right leg then you must lead with your left arm. You should always keep your shoulders square when you hurdle. When you have your shoulders square you will be able to run at full speed. You should keep your other arm ready to pump into sprint action once the hurdle is clear. You may swing your arm to the side and back, try to control that because it may cause your body to twist. 
The most difficult part in hurdling is how many steps to take between each hurdle. This is something that takes a lot of practice. You will need to attain maximum stride without overextending so that you don't fall. In the high hurdles, the champs take three to four steps between each hurdle. Don't try that at first! If you need to take five steps, then do it until you get better. In the 200 m or 400 m low to medium hurdles, you will be taking a lot more steps between each hurdle. Work on keeping your stride as you approach the hurdle, don't shorten your stride in anticipation. 
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