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Speed vs Agility
SPEEDAGILITY
What's the difference?
SPEED
- 1Moving fast in a straight line
- 2Focus: acceleration and top speed
- 3Examples: sprinting, chasing, breaking away
- 4Trained with sprints, starts and technique
AGILITY
- 1Changing direction quickly with control
- 2Focus: balance, coordination and reaction
- 3Examples: dodging, turning, evading opponents
- 4Trained with footwork, cone drills and reactive games
BOTH MATTER IN SPORT
Speed = how fast
Agility = how well you change direction
Great athletes need both
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