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Revised: 20 Nov 05
Speed Improvement Through Training Programs
| Area of improvement | Training Program |
| Sufficient force
Improved starting and accelerating |
Sport-specific starting form training
Muscle imbalance training Start training Speed-strength training Sport loading Sprint-assisted acceleration training |
| Increased stride length | Speed-strength training
Muscle imbalance training Plyometrics Sport loading Sprint assisted training Form training Flexibility training |
| Increased number of steps taken per second (stride rate) | Sprint-assisted training
Quick feet training Muscle imbalance training Speed-strength training |
| Improved sprinting technique | Form training
Speed-strength training |
| Improved speed endurance | Pickup sprints, hollow sprints, and interval sprint training
Sport loading Maximum effort training Ballistics |
Note: Assumes the athlete already possesses an acceptable level of strength, power and body fat.
Source: Sports Speed, Third Edition