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Deceleration, Change of Direction, and Reacceleration: Teaching Steps to Optimize These Qualities

by James Radcliffe, MS, CSCS
September 2019

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Exercise Technique Program design

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Acceleration Running Mechanics Deceleration Hip Displacement Power Cut Speed Cut Change of Direction

In this Bridge the Gap Lecture from the 2019 National Conference, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Oregon, Jimmy Radcliffe, discusses the specifics of deceleration, change of direction, and reacceleration through ground negotiation, postural control, and specific running mechanics.

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Jimmy Radcliffe received his Masters degree in Exercise Movement and Science at the University of Oregon and his Bachelors degree in Physical Educatio ...

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Audience:
Coaches

Topics:
Exercise Technique Program design

Keywords:
Acceleration Running Mechanics Deceleration Hip Displacement Power Cut Speed Cut Change of Direction

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