Athletic Development

Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Demands of Change of Direction: Implications for Athlete Physical Preparation

Change of Direction (COD) actions are complex, multiplanar skills that frequently define decisive moments in competitive sport. Whether facilitating a match-winning evasion or occurring during an injury-inciting event, these manoeuvres…

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19 min

The Importance, Challenges, and Developments of Biomechanical Load Measurements in Multidirectional Sports

Introduction A key goal in multidirectional sports is to achieve optimal athletic performance whilst remaining free from injuries. Both performance and injury risk are largely determined by the training load…

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8 min

Athletic Development

The Relationship Between Running Technique and Running Economy: A Deep Dive for Science of Multi-Directional Speed

Running economy (RE) refers to the energy demand for a given running velocity, and improvements in RE mean an athlete can go faster or further with less energy demand. RE…

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20 min

Eccentric Strength Training for Improving Horizontal Deceleration Ability: The use of the Braking Performance Framework

In a previous post, written for Science of Multi-Directional Speed, I highlighted the very high forces that are generated across very short time frames (i.e., impulse) when decelerating rapidly. I…

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14 min

Fast To Fit: Why A Speed Based Approach Can Help Weaponise ACL Rehab

Speed training both in general and within rehab settings has gained considerable exposure recently, with many practitioners and athletes across team sports now beginning to recognise the benefits of implementing…

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17 min

Hamstring Conditioning Strategies for Injury Risk Reduction and Performance

Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) can account for 20% of the absence days caused by injury within team sports (2, 7-9), with an incidence rates currently increasing (9). A primary mechanism…

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12 min

Athletic Development

Isometric Training: Science and Practical Applications

Strength training exercises generally involve concentric and eccentric muscle actions where muscle lengthens and shortens, respectively, when exerting force against the resistance. Another mode of strength training that is gaining…

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10 min

Curved Sprinting 101

A football movement misconception: players do not move like “robots” or “pac-man“ Currently there is a lack of sports specificity with traditional testing and training methods for movement patterns adopted…

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16 min

Plyometric Training: Importance for Multi-directional Speed Development and Injury Prevention

Overview Plyometric is a combination of Greek words that literally means to increase measurement (plio = more; metric = measure), and plyometric training (PT) are methods which involves the stretch…

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Enhancing Strength After ACL Reconstruction: Fundamental Guidelines

The following blog post is an excerpt from the recent Advanced ACL Workshop as part of the Aspetar International Conference – “The Complete Guide to the Athletic ACL” held by…

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Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Demands of Change of Direction: Implications for Athlete Physical Preparation

The Importance, Challenges, and Developments of Biomechanical Load Measurements in Multidirectional Sports

The Relationship Between Running Technique and Running Economy: A Deep Dive for Science of Multi-Directional Speed

Eccentric Strength Training for Improving Horizontal Deceleration Ability: The use of the Braking Performance Framework

Fast To Fit: Why A Speed Based Approach Can Help Weaponise ACL Rehab

Hamstring Conditioning Strategies for Injury Risk Reduction and Performance

Isometric Training: Science and Practical Applications

Curved Sprinting 101

Plyometric Training: Importance for Multi-directional Speed Development and Injury Prevention

Enhancing Strength After ACL Reconstruction: Fundamental Guidelines

Biomechanical Determinants of Performance and Injury Risk During Change of Direction – An Optimal Technical Model to Mediate the Conflict

Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Demands of Change of Direction: Implications for Athlete Physical Preparation

Developing Agile Athletes: Applying the Agility Development Framework in Practice

T-Junction Injuries of the Biceps Femoris: Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Rehabilitation Evolution

The Importance, Challenges, and Developments of Biomechanical Load Measurements in Multidirectional Sports