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Speed Report: Mechanical Application & Technique-The Backbone for Football Speed Development

All human movement must be viewed as a mechanical function. The faster the movement, the greater the potential for a mechanical breakdown. Athletic movement at high velocity levels requires precise mechanical execution. Also important is the motor pattern development which needs to be a target from a spontaneity standpoint. For whatever mechanical function is utilized, it is being recorded as muscle firing memorization. What patterns used become ingrained and fire directly the same way over and over again. This is why it is very important to understand the methods of movement that are correct so as to prevent improper input. The mind doesn’t decipher the incoming information; it just records it. The athlete and coach must decipher the correct material that’s loaded into the computer. It is critical that you use the proper biomechanical movements so the athlete has the best

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