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Kyle Sammons: Data, Decel, & Dissecting Tissue

Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

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Understand Deceleration: A Crucial Skill

Deceleration is an essential aspect of speed training that often receives less attention than acceleration and maximum velocity. It is critical to quantify deceleration, as it influences an athlete's ability to efficiently transform speed into control during movement. Utilizing GPS data plays a significant role in analyzing deceleration capabilities, particularly observing the transition from a standstill to maximum speed followed by an abrupt stop. The characteristics of this deceleration curve provide valuable insights into an athlete's braking ability and overall agility. Emphasizing proper protocols for training deceleration enhances an athlete's skill set and performance, underlining its importance in comprehensive speed development.

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