It is undeniable that speed is extremely important in sports. It can be the difference in scoring the game winning touchdown, getting to a rebound, or determining whether you win a 50/50 ball in soccer. Regardless of the sport, speed is a vital component to achieving success on the field/court, and as the saying goes “speed kills.”
Speed can be interpreted many ways, so before we begin our discussion we must first understand what speed is, how it relates to sports, and how it can be improved.
