171: Speed Kills, Multidirectional Speed Wins Games
Jul 10, 2023
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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.
Multi-directional speed involves intuitive movement, lateral movement, and opening of the hips to run in multiple directions, requiring quick decision-making and perception of opponents' movements.
Max velocity sprinting contributes to the development of multi-directional speed and agility, enhancing coordination, strength, power, and timing even in sports with minimal max velocity requirements.
Deep dives
Multi-directional speed involves various movements and angles
Multi-directional speed refers to the ability to move quickly and efficiently in different directions, involving change of pace, judging angles, and quick lateral movement. It requires the use of intuitive movement, lateral movement, and opening of the hips to run in multiple directions. Unlike linear speed, multi-directional speed involves a variety of movement patterns and requires quick decision-making based on the opponent's actions. The ability to predict and perceive opponents' movements through experience is crucial for effective multi-directional speed.
Max velocity sprinting and multi-directional speed complement each other
Maximal velocity sprinting plays an important role in developing multi-directional speed and agility. The strength and stability qualities built from sprinting translate well to multi-directional speed. Although max velocity sprinting may not be required in all sports, the qualities gained from sprinting, such as quick pressure application and acceleration, can be valuable in various sports. Even sports with minimal max velocity requirements can benefit from the enhanced coordination, strength, power, and timing developed through sprinting.
Training for multi-directional speed involves skill acquisition and physiological characteristics
To improve multi-directional speed, trainers assess whether the athlete's limitations are due to skill acquisition, biomechanical issues, or strength. Skill acquisition involves learning the specific movement patterns and coordination required for multi-directional speed. Biomechanical issues can include problems with maintaining a level movement pattern or applying angular force during direction changes. Strength, elasticity, and power are critical physiological characteristics necessary for multi-directional speed. Training programs can be adjusted based on an athlete's needs, incorporating reactive drills, strength exercises, elastic movements, and focusing on specific technical elements such as arm action and foot positioning.
In episode 171 Lee Taft, Athletic Movement Specialist, joins us.
Specifically Lee will be looking at:
The difference between multidirectional speed and sprint speed
Physiology of multidirectional speed
How to improve your multidirectional speed using a tier model
About Lee:
"Lee is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 35 years, he has devoted most of his time to training all ages and abilities. He has spent most of his time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals worldwide. Lee has also dedicated countless hours to mentoring up-and-coming sports performance trainers, many of who have gone into the profession and made a significant impact themselves."
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