{"id":349,"date":"2009-09-07T17:40:17","date_gmt":"2009-09-08T00:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/?p=349"},"modified":"2009-09-07T17:48:24","modified_gmt":"2009-09-08T00:48:24","slug":"speed-and-agility-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/?p=349","title":{"rendered":"Improving Speed and Agility (Part 4)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this\u00a0final post, I will show two simple yet\u00a0very effective\u00a0reactive drills I use with one of my clients training for Saber fencing for the 2012 Olympic games.\u00a0 In terms\u00a0of reactive agility training, you can\u00a0utilize \u00a0audio, visual\u00a0or even kinesthetic cues.<\/p>\n<p>As it was difficult to video myself and the client, I chose to use audio cues for this post so you could see the drills.\u00a0 I also use visual cues to train her with these same reactive movements.\u00a0 In this drill, the focus is precise quick footwork in a linear pattern.\u00a0 I have also added in some left and right linear movements as the athlete does lunge or attack off center in certain instances during a match.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"viddlervideo-94573-89d9ff95\" class=\"viddlervideo\"><p><a href=\"#viddlervideo-94573-89d9ff95\" onclick=\"loadViddlerVideo('94573','89d9ff95','player',437,370);\" title=\"Click to play this video.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn-thumbs.viddler.com\/e2\/thumbnail_2_89d9ff95.jpg\" alt=\"Video thumbnail.\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"#viddlervideo-94573-89d9ff95\" onclick=\"loadViddlerVideo('94573','89d9ff95','player',437,370);\" return false;\">Click to play this video.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0many cases,\u00a0success in fencing is defined\u00a0by inches.\u00a0 The ability to anticipate the opponent&#8217;s movements and react\u00a0faster is crucial.\u00a0 We use several of these drills to work on her footwork in space.\u00a0 Keep in mind that the progression from simple planned agility drills to more complex reactive agility training yields optimal results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With that said, strive for repetition and mastery fo the most crucial movement patterns\/skills and avoid temptation to get too creative.\u00a0 Use drills that train precise movements in applicable spaces for appropriate time intervals.\u00a0 Focusing on this mix will elevate performance and get those inches you need in sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this\u00a0final post, I will show two simple yet\u00a0very effective\u00a0reactive drills I use with one of my clients training for Saber fencing for the 2012 Olympic games.\u00a0 In terms\u00a0of reactive agility training, you can\u00a0utilize \u00a0audio, visual\u00a0or even kinesthetic cues. 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