The point of this drill is to increase stride length, which equals greater speed. According to Brauman, to get optimal results run at full speed through the drill, keep toes flexed upward, make sure the foot is striking directly below the hip and stay on the balls of the feet. Keeping toes flexed helps avoid kicking the hurdles.

Brauman uses 6 to 8-inch hurdles for wickets. To begin, set up the first hurdle 2.5 feet from the starting line. Place the second hurdle 3 feet away from the first hurdle, the third hurdle 3.5 feet away from the second hurdle and the fourth hurdle 4 feet away. Use this same formula (increasing each hurdle's distance by a half foot) all the way up to 7 feet. At this point, place four or five hurdles at the seven-foot distance.

Run the length of the hurdles with only one step between each hurdle. Once over the last hurdle, sprint out for another 15 to 20 yards. The longer distances between hurdles helps develop a longer stride.

Perform six reps with three minutes rest between. Use a five-minute break after the first three repetitions if you don't feel fully recovered after three minutes.