07/18/2026
In our sports performance training program we have linear speed days and lateral speed days.
On our lateral days we have a change of direction emphasis on day one and a lateral speed emphasis on day two.
What’s the difference?
Well … change of direction is exactly what it sounds like. It’s how we stop, go, angles, foot placement, power, pushing, etc…
Lateral speed is about learning how to crossover run, blending movement skills, speed cuts and running the curve.
Both, equally important but I find that when many coaches look at lateral work they only think of the change of direction component and our missing a whole other category of movement skills that can really separate their athletes from the rest.
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