Speed is one of the most sought after physical abilities and for...
Fred Duncan@Fred__Duncan
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Aug 15, 2025
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Speed is one of the most sought after physical abilities and for good reason.
In Mondo’s case, he needs to generate high horizontal velocity in his approach and efficiently convert it into vertical velocity. He has to maintain his posture, control ground contacts, and time the
In Mondo’s case, he needs to generate high horizontal velocity in his approach and efficiently convert it into vertical velocity. He has to maintain his posture, control ground contacts, and time the
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plant. If any of that is off, the energy transfer suffers.
When people say train like a sprinter, they’re talking about developing the qualities that allow you to run with efficient mechanics at high speed. It’s not meant to be taken literally.
I study track and field
When people say train like a sprinter, they’re talking about developing the qualities that allow you to run with efficient mechanics at high speed. It’s not meant to be taken literally.
I study track and field
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because these principles of speed development are invaluable to sport preparation. But for field and team sport athletes, that’s just one piece of the puzzle. They also have to handle
Frequent accelerations and decelerations
Changes of direction at high speed
Repeat efforts
Frequent accelerations and decelerations
Changes of direction at high speed
Repeat efforts
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over the length of a game
Just like we borrow strength principles from powerlifting and weightlifting, we take principles from track and field, but we adapt them to match the specific demands of the sport.
That’s exactly what Speed Kills is built for. It’s a complete system
Just like we borrow strength principles from powerlifting and weightlifting, we take principles from track and field, but we adapt them to match the specific demands of the sport.
That’s exactly what Speed Kills is built for. It’s a complete system
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that shows you
How to program speed, strength, plyometrics, and conditioning so they work together
The drills and progressions that actually transfer to game speed
Common mistakes seen in acceleration and max velocity, coaching cues, and what separates them
Resisted sprints
How to program speed, strength, plyometrics, and conditioning so they work together
The drills and progressions that actually transfer to game speed
Common mistakes seen in acceleration and max velocity, coaching cues, and what separates them
Resisted sprints
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and overspeed
the role of the hamstrings and return to run after a hamstring injury
And much more
If you’re serious about getting faster, whether you’re an athlete or a coach, this is your blueprint. Speed Kills is out now. 80 pages in length + an 8-week program. Link in bio.
the role of the hamstrings and return to run after a hamstring injury
And much more
If you’re serious about getting faster, whether you’re an athlete or a coach, this is your blueprint. Speed Kills is out now. 80 pages in length + an 8-week program. Link in bio.