#45 Why We Ditched Ladders & Hurdles for Real Football Speed & Agility
Update: 2025-02-10
Description
Are agility ladders and hurdles really making your child or players faster on the pitch?
For Football Parents & Coaches - whether you're coaching a team or supporting your child’s football journey, these insights will help you maximize their development.
In this episode, we break down why traditional speed drills don’t translate to real football movement and what you should be doing instead.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why agility ladders & hurdles don’t improve true football speed
- The difference between quick feet & real agility in match situations
- What science says about reaction-based training vs. rehearsed drills
- Better ways to train speed & agility for young footballers
- How to help your child or players move faster & smarter in real games
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