Assisted decelerations improve deceleration technique and speed
Category
Multidirectional acceleration and deceleration
Outcome
Prepared the muscles, tendons and ligaments for the intense demands for repeated decelerations
Cue
Run in fast, lower hips and stop as fast as you can
Why?
Improve deceleration technique and speed. Using a band reduces the fatigue element while ensuring that the demands on the athlete remain high.
No band? Trying decelerating down a slight slope instead.
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