The Speed Report: Developing Reaction Speed for DBs

by: Dale Baskett
Football Speed Specialist
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When developing a defensive back for speed we must consider the multitude of athletic speed requirements they must perform:
� �� Linear burst speed for short distances.
� �� Linear speed for lengthly distances.
� �� Backpedal speed at varying velocities and angles.
� �� Change of direction speed at high velocity, sudden angle changes.
� �� Multi-movement combinations, backpedal to lateral to sprint, etc!
� �� Curve speed, abitity to sustain velocity while sprinting on an arc trajectory.
� �� Lateral speed with multiple accels and decels.
� �� Change of pace speeds, dictated by receiver movement (pure athletic speed reaction).
�� Closing speed, coming off one angle and accelerating to another angle.
� �� Open field acceleration and....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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