The Speed Report: Developing Reaction Speed for DBs

by Dale Baskett
Football Speed Specialist
American Football Monthly December 2006 Issue OnlineWhen developing a defensive back for speed we must consider the multitude of athletic speed requirements they must perform:
•     Linear burst speed for short distances.
•     Linear speed for lengthly distances.
•     Backpedal speed at varying velocities and angles.
•     Change of direction speed at high velocity, sudden angle changes.
•     Multi-movement combinations, backpedal to lateral to spri
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