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How to Improve Change-of-Direction Speed in Junior Team Sport Athletes

by Adam Virgile, CSCS
March 2021

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Infographics Change-of-Direction Maximal Strength Explosive Strength hs-coaching

This infographic briefly explains the effects of horizontal jump training, vertical jump training, maximal strength training, and explosive strength training on change-of-direction ability in junior team sport athletes.

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Adam Virgile (@adamvirgile) served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New York Rangers hockey team (2013). In 2015, he became th ...

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Personal trainers Coaches

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Program design

Keywords:
Infographics Change-of-Direction Maximal Strength Explosive Strength hs-coaching

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How to Improve Change-of-Direction Speed in Junior Team Sport Athletes

This infographic briefly explains the effects of horizontal jump training, vertical jump training, maximal strength training, and explosive strength training on change-of-direction ability in junior team sport athletes.

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Adam Virgile, MS, CPSS, CSCS, RSCC

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How to Improve Change-of-Direction Speed in Junior Team Sport Athletes

This infographic briefly explains the effects of horizontal jump training, vertical jump training, maximal strength training, and explosive strength training on change-of-direction ability in junior team sport athletes.

About the author

Adam Virgile, MS, CPSS, CSCS, RSCC

Contact Adam Virgile

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Education

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