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5 movement drills to help gain football speed

Football is grounded in quickness more than pure speed. Getting to the spot first gives a player a huge advantage over his opponent.

Bren Boudro of Stack.com recently broke down five moments any athlete can improve the skills needed to be fast off the line and ahead of the competition.

Initial start

A band-resisted medicine ball drill helps players stay low, launch with the hips and increase power. Here’s the steps:

Link to original article in USAFootball.com.

Quick cuts

Maintaining momentum while changing directions is critical for runners and receivers. Use this sprint reaction drill to develop lower body lateral power, faster reaction times and faster cuts.

Coming downhill

Defenders, especially linebackers, need to be able to transition from a backpedal into a forward sprint. Use your arms to help your legs make this adjustment.

Acceleration through holes

Develop lateral power, running efficiency and explosiveness while running with the ball by using your upper body to drive your lower body.

Blocking

This ladder drill with a medicine ball helps build a separation between upper and lower body movement efficiency along with foot speed, quickness and agility.

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