Do you want to help your athletes get faster?

More explosive?

And teach them how to move effectively in the process?

If so, you’re going to love this week’s episode with Lee Taft!

From PE teacher to world-renowned speed coach, Lee has always questioned the current dogma when it comes to speed training.

And in this episode, we’re going to break down (get it) some of the hottest topics in speed training today.

The importance of heel contact in speed training.

Why repositioning steps are so important for accelerating effectively.

And finally, how to speed training fits into an overarching S&C program.

Quite simply if you want to help your athletes get faster, you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW!

Young athletes are exposed to these high thresholds and demands in sport, but not every kid has the ability to decelerate their body well.

– Lee Taft

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• Lee’s journey from PE teacher to elite speed coach.
  
• Why Lee was always curious and questioning others when it came to speed training.
  
• The power of band resistance, and the numerous ways you can use it to improve speed and agility.
  
• Coaching efficiency first, then speed second.
  
• How to effectively coach and cue closeouts in basketball.
  
• The power of the heels, and why cuing athletes to be “on the toes” is a mistake.
  
• Repositioning steps, and the difference between a plyo step and a hip turn (this distinction was new to me!)
  
• Why pivots are slow and coaches should stop using them.
  
• The power of finding good angles in speed training.
  
• High-quality speed training shouldn’t take forever!
  
• Why the real juice is in teaching athletes to move more effectively.
  

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• LeeTaft.com
  
• Lee on Instagram
  

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• Lee’s Previous Podcasts
  

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