Development of Physical Qualities Related to Multidirectional Speed

Comfort, Paul

Abstract

In addition to the development of the appropriate movement patterns required to perform rapid multidirectional speed movements, while minimising the risk of injury, it is essential that athletes develop the appropriate force production capacities (e.g. high relative maximal force production and rapid force production) of the appropriate musculature. Increasing the force production capacity of the muscle increases the tolerance capacity of the tissues to both produce and withstand the required forces, while increasing rapid force production permits the application of appropriate impulse to both accelerate and decelerate effectively. As such, it is essential that force production capacity is developed in an appropriate and sequential manner, changing emphasis between maximal force production and rapid force production using a mixed-methods approach, based on the requirements of the individual athlete.

Citation

Comfort, P. (2023). Development of Physical Qualities Related to Multidirectional Speed. In P. Jones, & T. Dos'Santos (Eds.), Multidirectional Speed in Sport. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003267881-10

• Publication Date: May 25, 2023
• Deposit Date: Aug 1, 2023
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Book Title: Multidirectional Speed in Sport
• Chapter Number: 8
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003267881-10