Which of the following is identified as an important cognitive component of agility?

Maximizing lower-body power output

Scanning the environment

Memorizing predetermined movement patterns

According to the authors, the crossover step during a 180° turn primarily helps the athlete do what? 

Return to an optimal position

Reach maximal sprint speed

Complete the 90° rotation before deceleration

Why is using the outside leg as the primary turning leg during a 180° turn generally considered a less effective strategy?

It decreases ground contact time and limits force production

It creates a wider base of support, impairing reacceleration

It prevents the athlete from rotating 90° during deceleration

When running forward, a change of direction greater than what angle will generally start to require deceleration?

Greater than 10°

Greater than 30°

Greater than 60°

As defined by the impulse-momentum relationship, an athlete approaching at a greater momentum generally requires __________.

More time to decelerate

Less braking force to stop

Fewer foot contacts to reduce horizontal momentum

During a 60° turn, the final foot contact is best described as what?

Jab step

Crossover step

Drop step

As described in the article, performing a "dummy" step before a 60° turn helps the athlete do what?

Reduce approach velocity before the turn

Transfer body weight onto the outside leg

Increase the number of braking steps

During the Shuffle and Cut drill, coaches should emphasize which cue to reinforce proper 180° turning mechanics?

Chest over knees

Reach for the line with the outside leg

Head never goes between toes

Anecdotally, which drill is the advisable starting point for teaching acceleration mechanics?

Wall drill

Partner races

Three-point start

A highlighted progression for deceleration training should eventually include what?

180° turns at stop line

Maximal sprinting prior to inducing turns

Lunge stops