Notice: The NSCA website is scheduled to undergo system maintenance from 2:00 AM - 2:30 AM EST. During this time, there may be short service interruptions across the site and some parts of  the site may not be accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience while we work to improve the website experience and security.

0

Notice: The NSCA website is scheduled to undergo system maintenance from 2:00 AM - 2:30 AM EST. During this time, there may be short service interruptions across the site and some parts of  the site may not be accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience while we work to improve the website experience and security.

Edit or enter text to search for something

  • Type







  • Filter By


  • Certification Type






  • Audience



  • Topics












(57 found)

Bridge: Efficient Deceleration

May 11, 2015

Video

This video demonstrates techniques used for the four primary components of deceleration: dynamic balance, eccentric strength, power, and reactive strength.

Coaches Exercise Technique Deceleration Deceleration Drills Eccentric Strength Power

Slam on the Brakes: Deceleration Qualities to Optimize Performance

January 28, 2013

Video

Shawn Myszka, MS, CSCS,*D spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Coaches' Conference on the impact of deceleration on performance training.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Decceleation Training Acceleration vs Decceleration Proper Decceleration Athlete Training 2013-Coaches-Conference

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

September 9, 2019

Video

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.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Acceleration Running Mechanics Deceleration Hip Displacement Power Cut Speed Cut Change of Direction

Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports

May 1, 2017

Article

Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Deceleration technique speed training speed training drills football speed training soccer speed training

ACL Protocols with Deceleration Drills for High School Athletes

October 16, 2020

Video Members Only

From the NSCA’s 2020 Coaches Conference, Scott Schultz and Beau Smith show hands-on drills for prehabilitation of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) to reduce the risk of injury in sport. These drills include posterior chain warm-up exercises, plyometric and balance exercises, and proper landing mechanics to reinforce proper hip and knee positions.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Plyometrics Landing Mechanics Balance Deceleration hs-coaching

Deceleration Progressions from Squat-Lunge to Sprint

July 31, 2017

Video Members Only

Learn about Loren Landow’s philosophy-based system of multidirectional training and explore how to best integrate multidirectional training to straight-line speed performance through a full progression of bilateral and unilateral exercises. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference, Landow addresses the factors that influence agility with special attention to the feet and hips

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Deceleration Progressions Squat Lunge Programming Sprinting

Deceleration and Landing Mechanics: Building the Brakes

September 17, 2021

Video Members Only

From the 2021 NSCA’s Coaches Conference, Matthew Ibrahim, Co-Owner, Director of Strength and Conditioning, and Internship Coordinator at TD Athletes Edge, discusses how to help athletes develop the skills necessary to build the brakes in the athletic development process. Other topics covered include how to create a better understanding of the transfer from training in the weight room to sport performance.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Deceleration Force Absorption Landing Mechanics Athletic Performance

Plyometric Implementation: Setup and Execution of Jump Landing Positions to Decrease Likelihood of Injuries

May 1, 2016

Video

Learn optimal setup, execution, and landing mechanics to maximize power output and to best prepare the joint structures to tolerate greater stresses later in training. In this session from the NSCA 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Loren Landow identifies progressions based on competency and ability—from low amplitude, bilateral jumps to single-leg deceleration drills.

TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design corrective exercise Plyometics Power Development Landing Mechanics Bilateral Jumps Plyometric Progressions

Acceleration and Deceleration Mechanics

June 5, 2020

Article

This excerpt breaks down the optimal positions of the body during acceleration and deceleration.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Acceleration Deceleration Ground Reaction Forces Agility Change of Direction

Eccentric and Movement-Specific Training for the Aging Racquetball Player

June 1, 2017

Article Members Only

Racquetball consists of various movements and has different training styles and techniques that target particular skills that can affect an aging player’s performance. The drills in this article are designed to strengthen and coordinate the lower extremity muscle groups for the aging racquetball player.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design NSCA Coach Racquetball strength and conditioning mature athletes

  • Type







  • Filter By


  • Certification Type






  • Audience



  • Topics












#NSCAStrong #NSCAStrong

has been added to your shopping cart!

Continue Shopping Checkout Now