Chapter 12 - Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training

Question 0

Stride rate

Answer 0

the number of strides taken in given amount of time (or distance)

Question 1

Speed

Answer 1

The ability to move the body in one intended direction as fast as possible.

Question 2

Stride length

Answer 2

The distance covered with each stride.

Question 3

Frontside mechanics

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Backside mechanics

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Agility

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Proper sprint mechanics

Answer 6

allows the client to maximize force generation through biomechanical efficiency, allowing maximal movement velocity to be achieved in the shortest time possible.

Question 7

Kinetic Chain Checkpoints During
Running Movements
Foot/ankle complex

Answer 7

• The foot and ankle should be pointing straight ahead in a dorsiflexed position when it hits the ground.
• Excessive flattening or external rotation of the foot will create abnormal stress throughout the rest of the kinetic chain and decrease overall performance.

Question 8

Quickness

Answer 8

The ability to react and change body positions with maximal rate of force production, in all places of motion and from all body positions, during functional activities.