Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training

Question 1

Speed

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

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 plantar flexion, 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 movements