A fast athlete who can't change direction is just a missile with no guidance system. Impressive in a straight line, but useless when the play breaks down.

This distinction matters more than most athletes realize. Speed and agility get lumped together in conversation, often used interchangeably by c...

Acceleration is the rapid increase in speed from a standstill – it basically means how quickly an athlete can go from “zero to 60”. In any sprint-based sport, the ability to rapidly gain speed is  crucial. An athlete with a more explosive start gains a step (or more) on the competition, which can ma...