When training for football speed, it’s critical that we have sound application principles, strong precise technical execution and strong mental focus. I have implied numerous times in past articles that running fast requires practical foundational applications. Frequency of limb speed is probably one of the most important facets of movement necessary for a football player. Subsequently, limb speed is often termed quickness. Developing limb frequency requires the following steps. One, constant mechanical execution and a highly intensified focus. High Intensity - Tapping the Nervous System One must run fast to be fast and muscle contraction must be quick to become quick. To tap the nervous system properly, you need to activate muscle contraction to its highest elevation. The greater the contraction, the better. This is why so much is implied about over-speed training and has become a
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