Chapter 12

Question 1

speed

Answer 1

ability to move body in one intended direction as fast as possible

Question 2

stride rate

Answer 2

number of strides taken in given amount of time/distance

Question 3

frontside mechanics

Answer 3

proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis during sprinting (ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip flexion, neutral pelvis)

Question 4

backside mechanics

Answer 4

proper alignment of rear leg and pelvis during sprinting (ankle plantar flexion, knee extension, hip extension, neutral pelvis)

Question 5

agility

Answer 5

ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly while maintaining proper posture

Question 6

quickness

Answer 6

ability to react and chance body position with maximal rate of force production, in all planes of motion and from all body positions

Question 7

SAQ Phase 1- Stabilization

Answer 7

4-6 drills with limited inertia and unpredictability (cone shuffles, agility ladders)

Question 8

SAQ Phase 2,3,4- Strength

Answer 8

6-8 drills with greater inertia but limited unpredictability (5-10-5 drill, T-drill, box drill, stand up to figure 8)

Question 9

SAQ Phase 5- Power

Answer 9

6-10 drills allowing max inertia and unpredictability (modified box drill, partner mirror drill, timed drills)