But a player must be able to Start, Stop and Change Direction with precision, explosion and authority. We have to stimulate both the musculo-skeletal system and the neurological pathways that control the motor skills we are training. If a player has either muscular weakness or a neurological deficiency, full speed potential will never be realized. When Speed Wins trains athletes we concentrate on developing the proper motor skills first, then we work on the muscular component. This allows for the body to adapt to the new skills in a non-fatigued state.
Fatigue is the enemy of efficient motor skills.
Once the athlete has learned the skills to perfection, we can incorporate a conditioning and power component to the training. The first skill Speed Wins trains is proper running form. Most young athletes do not run correctly. They display bad upper body mechanics, poor posture and inefficient ground force development. These simple drills will help correct these problems.