agility

Reactive Agility Provides Better Indication of Performance

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In team sports like basketball, football and soccer, speed may be considered the ultimate weapon. It’s not uncommon to see undersized teams prevail over bigger, stronger opponents simply because of speed. Scouts and recruiters are constantly evaluating players, and speed is a huge factor that they consider. It’s important to understand however that blazing linear …

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Long-Term Strength Training Improves Change of Direction in Adolescent Athletes

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Evidence supporting the incorporation of resistance training into the athletic development of adolescent athletes continues to mount. With proper programming and instruction from a qualified coach, resistance training can have a significant impact on enhancing performance and reducing injury potential. In team sports like soccer, football and basketball, the ability to change direction rapidly is …

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Influence of Cognitive Factors on Reactive Agility Performance

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Agility is an extremely important skill for field and court sport athletes. The ability to change direction quickly and safely in response to stimuli is crucial for high level performance and limiting injury potential. How to develop this skill requires a multi-faceted approach to training. Lower body strength and power enable an athlete to change …

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