Chapter 12 - Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training

Question 1

SpeedQuick

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Stride Rate

Answer 2

The number of strides taken in a given amount of time (or distance).

Question 3

Stride Length

Answer 3

The distance covered with each stride.

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

Agility

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Quickness

Answer 7

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.