Chapter 12 - Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training

Question 0

STRIDE RATE

Answer 0

The number of strides taken in a 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

QUICKNESS

Answer 6

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