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Using the FH Pro Viper Harness Speed

Using the FH Pro Viper harness for speed training drills. In this video you will find information on using the harness for different drills and how to set up the harness for training. It's important to notice that whilst using the viper harness I always use the strap extension around the supporting structures like poles or trees. Using the Viper Harness will help increase strength. Harness training helps increase the resistance and specify the training set ideally for sports players. All training has to be specific for the sport. If you are a sports player and you want to increase your speed first...

Football Speed Drills You Can Do with Cones

If your goal is to increase your speed on the football field, using cones is a great way to do it. Not only do they create set-points for you to aim toward, but you can also set them up in a number of different ways, allowing you to train doing a number of different speed-related drills so you become the best athlete ever. Here are a few cone drills to consider: Forward-Back Drill. To complete this speed drill, place five cones in a straight line approximately five yards apart. Starting at the first cone, sprint to the third one....

10 Best Speed Ladder Drills for Soccer

Soccer is one of those sports that rely on a great deal of footwork in order to move the ball and outmaneuver your competitor. And there are several speed ladder drills you can use to help you do both of these things, ultimately building your speed and endurance, and improving your soccer performance. With that goal in mind, here are the 10 best speed ladder drills to implement in your current training routine: With the ladder lying on the ground, run through it as fast as you can, making sure that each foot lands between each rung before...

Reaction Ball Games

If you play sports, then your ability to react (most commonly referred to as your reaction time) may just determine whether you ultimately win or lose the game. Plus, being able to react quickly means that you have good eye-hand coordination, which is just one factor that can greatly improve your performance as well. Well, a pretty easy, yet effective way to achieve this enhanced level of reaction is to engage in reaction ball games. A reaction ball is a ball that isn’t completely round, but rather looks like a bunch of balls melted together. This means that bouncing it...

The Benefits of Sports Agility Speed Ladder Training

When you’re engaged in sports, your ability to perform can sometimes mean the difference between winning the championship and handing the trophy over to the other team. Typically this means spending hours a day practicing your sport of choice. But one other option is to do sports agility training with a speed ladder as it offers these types of benefits: Improved balance. When you’re training on a speed ladder, your ability to balance will become better, making you a better player when on the field or court. Greater muscle strength. Engaging in sports agility speed ladder training...

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