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Hurdles Race

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education

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Card 1Construction of Hurdles

What are the basic construction materials required for a hurdle?

Answer

Hurdles are made of metal or other suitable materials with a wooden top bar. They consist of two feet and two uprights supporting a rectangular frame, reinforced by cross bars. The uprights are fixed

Card 2Hurdle Specifications

Hurdle Width

Answer

The width of a hurdle is 1.18 to 1.20 meters. This standardized width ensures uniformity across all competitions and allows athletes to develop consistent jumping techniques.

Card 3Hurdle Specifications

What is the minimum weight requirement for a hurdle and why is this important?

Answer

The gross weight of a hurdle should not be less than 10 kilograms. This weight ensures stability during races and prevents hurdles from being easily displaced by wind or light contact, maintaining fai

Card 4Hurdle Construction

Top Bar Specifications

Answer

The top bar width is 7 centimeters with thickness between 1 to 2.5 centimeters. It should be painted with white and black stripes or contrasting colors, with lighter stripes at least 0.225 meters wide

Card 5Race Specifications

For men's 110-meter hurdles, what are the key distance measurements?

Answer

Height: 1.067 meters, Number of hurdles: 10, Distance to first hurdle: 13.72 meters, Distance between hurdles: 9.14 meters, Distance from last hurdle to finish: 14.02 meters.

Card 6Race Comparisons

Compare the hurdle heights for men's 110m and 400m races

Answer

Men's 110m hurdles: 1.067 meters high. Men's 400m hurdles: 0.914 meters high. The 400m hurdles are lower because athletes need to maintain speed over a longer distance and clear more hurdles with less

Card 7Women's Hurdles

What are the specifications for women's 100-meter hurdles?

Answer

Height: 0.84 meters, Number of hurdles: 10, Distance to first hurdle: 13 meters, Distance between hurdles: 8.50 meters, Distance from last hurdle to finish: 10.50 meters.

Card 8Rules and Regulations

What happens if a runner does not jump over a hurdle during a race?

Answer

The runner will be disqualified from the race. All runners must jump over hurdles in their respective lanes from start to finish. Not jumping over a hurdle is a serious rule violation that results in

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