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Speed training is another key tool to be used in the development of the athlete.
One key issue involved with speed training is the appropriate use of principles
from track sprint training to soccer, football, baseball, hockey, rugby,
basketball. The differences between the track sprinter and a soccer player
is the linear versus lateral movement and acceleration intervals. It is recommended
that the focus is on fast feet drills as opposed to stride length drills.
Acceleration training should be dominant in soccer, basketball, football
etc...sprint training, some maximum speed work is required. Sprint training
and development of better running mechanics have their place, faster players
are more likely to demonstrate improvements in speed through improvements
in power that are driven by strength
training.
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