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How to Train Reaction Time in Young Athletes: Key Drills

Being fast in a straight line is only half the battle in sports. The athletes who consistently win the ball, beat a defender, or get a glove on a shot are usually the ones who see the play developing and react a fraction of a second sooner than everyone else. That gap is trainable, and … [Read More…]

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Youth Football Combine Drills: Shuttle Times by Age & Tips

Most youth and high school tryouts now borrow the same format college and NFL scouts use: a 40-yard dash, a pro agility shuttle, a vertical jump, a broad jump, and sometimes a bench press or push-up test. Coaches use these numbers to sort a crowded field quickly, so a kid who’s never practiced the actual … [Read More…]