Chapter 12

Question 1

Speed

Answer 1

Straight ahead pace of an individual

distance covered within certain time

Question 2

Agility

Answer 2

constant acceleration and deceleration step-up
focuses on multiplanar movement
high neuromuscular efficiency for center of gravity

Question 3

Quickness

Answer 3

Involves the ability to react without hesitation

Question 4

Frontside mechanics

Answer 4

Proper alignment of the lead leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip flexion, and neutral pelvis.

Question 5

Backside mechanics

Answer 5

Proper alignment of the rear leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, hip extension, and neutral pelvis

Question 6

OPT Stabilizations

Answer 6

Phase 1
4-6 drills with limited horizontal inertia - cone shuffles, agility
ladder drills. 1-2 sets. 2-3 reps each. 0-60s rest

Question 7

OPT Strength

Answer 7

Phase 2,3,4
6-8 drills allowing greater horizontal inertia but limited
unpredictability such as 5-10-5 T-drill, box drill, stand up to figure 8. 3-4 sets, 3-5 reps of
each, 0-60s.

Question 8

OPT Power

Answer 8

Phase 5
6-10 drills maximal horizontal inertia and unpredictability - modified box
drill, partner mirror drill, and timed drills. 3-5 sets, 3-5 reps of each, 0-90s rest. 0-60s.

Question 9

Stride rate

Answer 9

number of strides taken

in a given distance

Question 10

Stride length

Answer 10

distance covered with each stride distance

Question 11

Higher stride rate =

Answer 11

lower stride length

Question 12

Benefits of SAQ training for everyone

Answer 12

prevent slips and falls in daily life