KEY ELEMENTS OF SPEED CLASSES
1. Acceleration Training:
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Focuses on the initial phase of a sprint where athletes build momentum and increase speed quickly.
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Techniques to improve explosive starts, helping athletes get out of the blocks or burst past opponents.
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Drills like 3-point starts, falling starts, and sprints from various positions.
2. Agility and Change of Direction:
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Incorporates drills that improve the ability to change direction rapidly and smoothly while maintaining speed.
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Exercises like cone drills, ladders, and zig-zag sprints teach athletes how to decelerate, pivot, and accelerate in different directions.
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Key for athletes who need quick directional shifts, such as in basketball or soccer.
3. Reaction Time Training:
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Focuses on improving how quickly an athlete can respond to visual or auditory cues during training or competition.
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Drills may include reaction sprints, where athletes respond to a coach’s whistle, a light signal, or an opponent’s movements.
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Helps athletes react faster to game situations, like chasing down a ball or avoiding defenders.
4. Strength Training for Speed:
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Specific strength training exercises to build power in the lower body muscles (hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes, calves) essential for fast sprints.
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Includes exercises like plyometrics, box jumps, deadlifts, and squats.
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Helps increase the force output of the muscles, allowing for greater acceleration and top-end speed.
5. Form and Technique Optimization:
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Attention to proper running mechanics, including posture, arm swing, and foot placement.
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Helps reduce drag and improves overall running efficiency, which translates to faster times and less energy consumption.
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Video analysis and feedback may be used to fine-tune running form.
Times & Location
Friendswood High School
Monday | Ages 8-11 yrs old
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friendswood High School
Monday | Ages 12 & Older yrs old
6:30pm - 7:30pm