

171: Speed Kills, Multidirectional Speed Wins Games
Jul 10, 2023
Lee Taft, a highly respected athletic movement specialist, discusses the difference between multidirectional speed and sprint speed, the physiology of multidirectional speed, and how to improve it using a tier model. He emphasizes the importance of muscular and elastic actions for athletic performance, as well as the significance of deceleration properties and strength in quick stops and changes in direction. The podcast concludes with information about the Coach Academy and encouraging listeners to recommend the show.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Multidirectional Speed in Sports
01:35 • 13min
The Importance of Muscular and Elastic Actions for Athletic Performance
14:22 • 2min
Improving Multi-directional Speed
16:44 • 7min
Concluding the Conversation and Promoting the Coach Academy
23:49 • 2min