PERFORMANCE Emily Neff (Pappas) PERFORMANCE Emily Neff (Pappas)

Enhancing Agility with Dynamic Response Drills

Developing swift response times in agility drills is crucial for female athletes aiming to excel on the field or court.

In fact, without incorporating reaction, the drill is not developing agility but rather change of direction skills.

Efficiently reacting to rapidly changing game situations can make all the difference in competition.

By developing response times during training, female athletes can improve their ability to make quick decisions, change direction, and outmaneuver opponents effectively that directly transfer to the field or court, especially when fatigued!

Check out this lateral shuffle-to-sprint drill we use with our athletes to incorporate both visual and auditory reaction skills!

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INJURY Emily Neff (Pappas) INJURY Emily Neff (Pappas)

Building Bulletproof Ankles in the Female Athlete

The ankle is a complex joint, comprising ligaments, tendons, and muscles, provides both stability and mobility, but it's also susceptible to common sports-related injuries like ankle sprains. To reduce injury isks, it's crucial to introduce exercises that build ankle stiffness into their training routines. These exercises aim to fortify the ankle's supportive framework, ultimately enhancing stability and reducing the likelihood of injuries, ensuring our athletes can perform at their best and enjoy a safe and successful sports experience.

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PERFORMANCE Emily Neff (Pappas) PERFORMANCE Emily Neff (Pappas)

Unlocking Multi-Plane Power: A Must for Female Athletes

Explosive lower body power is key for female athletes to improve their performance.

Developing this power in multiple planes is essential for improved change of direction abilities, balance, and single-leg stability that mimics real-game scenarios

Plyometric exercises like these Single Leg Skater to Hurdle Hop is an excellent movement combination we program for female athletes with a baseline level of strength and stability.

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PERFORMANCE Emily Neff (Pappas) PERFORMANCE Emily Neff (Pappas)

Elevate Your Game with Reactive Strength

Reactive strength, the ability to swiftly generate force in response to unexpected movements or stimuli, is a game-changer for female athletes.

It's the key to explosive speed, agility, and enhanced jumping ability.

Reactive strength gives you the edge whether you're sprinting, changing direction rapidly, or aiming to jump higher.

Plyometric exercises like these Band-Assisted Depth Drop to Box Jump are an excellent movement to program for female athletes who have a baseline level of strength to benefit from this type of training!

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