How to Perform Wall Drives to Create Explosive Speed By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 9, 2025 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 9, 2025 Wall Drives are a foundational speed development drill. This simple, yet highly effective movement pattern builds the neuromuscular coordination, posture, and force application athletes need to develop explosive…
Ladder Drills for Quickness: Boosting Youth Speed and Agility By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 4, 2025 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 4, 2025 Speed and agility are two of the most valuable assets a youth athlete can develop. Whether a young athlete is sprinting down the sideline in football, cutting across…
Speed and Agility Training for a 10U Baseball Team By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 2, 2025 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 2, 2025 Speed and agility are two of the most crucial attributes for young athletes, particularly baseball players. For 10U baseball players, developing these skills can set the foundation for…
How Ladder Drills Improve Performance in Baseball Athletes By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 2, 2025 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on May 2, 2025 Ladder drills are among the most effective training tools for improving speed and footwork in baseball. They improve key performance factors like speed, agility, coordination, and footwork. In this…
Create an Explosive First Step to Increase Basketball Performance By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on April 23, 2025 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on April 23, 2025 An explosive first step is one pivotal skill affecting a player’s overall performance. The “first step” refers to a player’s initial push when changing direction or starting a…
Top 5 Speed Training Drills for Athletes By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on April 21, 2025 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on April 21, 2025 Speed is a critical factor in nearly every sport, and athletes of all levels constantly seek ways to improve their running speed and overall athletic performance. Whether you’re a sprinter,…
Developing Acceleration: For Basketball Athletes By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on September 22, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on September 22, 2024 Acceleration is a fundamental skill for basketball athletes, impacting every aspect of performance on the court. Quick and powerful acceleration is necessary to move past a defender, drive to the basket, contest…
The Impact of Sprint Mechanics on Base Stealing By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on September 19, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on September 19, 2024 In baseball, few plays are as thrilling as a stolen base. Speed is undoubtedly essential for a player aiming to excel in base stealing. In this article, we’ll explore…
The T-Drill: Your Guide to Mastering the T-Drill By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on September 8, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on September 8, 2024 The T-Drill is a fundamental speed and agility exercise that enhances quickness, footwork, and overall agility. It is highly effective for improving an athlete’s ability to change direction quickly,…
The Y-Drill: How to Preform and Benefits of the Drill By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 29, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 29, 2024 The Y-Drill offers a dynamic way to improve agility, speed, and coordination. Its design mimics the movement patterns often seen in sports, making it an essential drill…