The primary concern of every coach and athlete is to develop the maximum amount of speed possible. Often times, coaches take the wrong approach to speed development. They train their athletes as if they were sprinters, focusing on straight ahead running instead of agility. Agility is the ability to change directions quickly while maintaining good balance. Regardless of what sport you play, being able to change directions and accelerate is a primary aspect.
Skills are most effective when they are executed with as much power as possible.
Some skills require a higher degree of speed, while other skills require a higher level of strength. Both speed and strength should be developed to the highest degree possible. Endurance is the ability to sustain maximum power on each play for the entire game. Coaches become concerned with the athlete's endurance levels and sometimes the wrong approach is taken. Some coaches require their athletes to run long distances to build stamina.