To find out more, click this link: Welcome to Science of Multi-Directional Speed – Science of Multi-Directional Speed (sciofmultispeed.com)
Alternatively, for a more detailed breakdown, follow this link to our review published in SCJ:
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Theoretical… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
ACCELERATION: Theoretical principles, exercise examples and programming considerations.
Key papers:
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Theoretical… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Programming… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Supplementary reading:
Improving Mechanical Effectiveness During Sprint Acceleratio… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Defining the Early, Mid, and Late Subsections of Sprint Acce… : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (lww.com)
Sled Pushing and Pulling to Enhance Speed Capability : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
MAXIMUM VELOCITY: Theoretical principles, exercise examples and programming considerations.
Key papers:
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Theoretical… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Programming… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Supplementary reading:
(3) (PDF) A Biomechanical Comparison of Accelerative and Maximum Velocity Sprinting: Specific Strength Training Considerations (researchgate.net)
High chronic training loads and exposure to bouts of maximal velocity running reduce injury risk in elite Gaelic football – ScienceDirect
CHANGE OF DIRECTION SPEED: Theoretical principles, exercise examples and programming considerations.
Key papers:
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Theoretical… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Programming… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Supplementary reading:
Biomechanical Comparison of Cutting Techniques: A Review and… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Role of the Penultimate Foot Contact During Change of Direct… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
The Effect of Angle and Velocity on Change of Direction Biomechanics: An Angle-Velocity Trade-Off | SpringerLink
CURVILINEAR SPEED: Theoretical principles, exercise examples and programming considerations.
Key papers:
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Theoretical… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Programming… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Supplementary reading:
Thieme E-Journals – International Journal of Sports Medicine / Abstract (thieme-connect.com)
SPSR61_Fitzpatrick_190325_final-2.pdf (sportperfsci.com)
DECELERATION: Theoretical principles, exercise examples and programming considerations.
Key papers:
Deceleration Training in Team Sports: Another Potential ‘Vaccine’ for Sports-Related Injury? | SpringerLink
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Theoretical… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Programming… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Supplementary reading:
High-Intensity Acceleration and Deceleration Demands in Elite Team Sports Competitive Match Play: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies | SpringerLink
Role of the Penultimate Foot Contact During Change of Direct… : Strength & Conditioning Journal (lww.com)
Damaging nature of decelerations: Do we adequately prepare players? | BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
