When we think of the word relaxation it doesn’t suggest a very aggressive picture in our mind. Whenever I mention the term “Dynamic Relaxation” to coaches, they’re momentarily puzzled. They are searching their thoughts for where this picture fits football, a sport that delivers aggressive action every play.Football movement is not naturally linked to relaxation when the game is all about contact. Having a consistent forceful mindset week to week is what every coach desires. However, this isn’t the prescription for maximizing quickness or limb speed. The key is getting your players to perform consistently fast every play. The first order of business is speed development using a bio-mechanically controlled systematic package that provides dynamic relaxation within the scheme. What is dynamic relaxation exactly and how does it work? It’s the ability to run aggressively at
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