Speed Training for Football

Speed, especially acceleration, is extremely important for football players. For football speed training, there have even been some coaches that say that speed at the skill positions is even more important than strength.

I do think that there is too heavy of a significance placed on running the 40 yard dash in the football combine, but speed is critical to a players success.

As part of any coaches planning for their year long training, speed must be addressed in each training period (pre-season, in-season, off-season). A running program is set up immediately and started right when the players come in for their pre-sesaon work. A short to long type of running program is introduced and acceleration development should be the focus.

Football specific training plans will significantly improve your game by creating blazing speed while also improving your players strength & power. Work on your straight ahead speed first, develop acceleration and starting speed and become a much more explosive football player.

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