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Revised:  20 Nov 05

Holistic Approach to Speed Improvement

Regardless of the sport, there are only five ways to improve playing speed and anticipatory awareness of the athlete of short distances:

1. Improve starting ability from a stationary point, standing position or moving posture (walking, jogging, or striding) and acceleration to maximum speed.

2. Increase stride length.

3. Increase the number of steps taken per second (stride rate).

4. Improve speed endurance.

5. Improve sprinting form and technique.

Source:  Sports Speed, Third Edition