Players who reach ≥95% of their max speed in at least one effort per week are less likely to experience muscle injuries compared to those who reach ≤85%.
Sprint training should be used as an injury prevention tool.
“You can’t teach speed,” is in fact STILL one of the dumbest statements in existence
✔️ Sprint max intent/full speed 2x wkly
✔️ Get strong if you’re weak
✔️ Sprint w/ heavy sleds/resistance
✔️ Sprint up hills
✔️ Build resilient ankles/feet/calves
✔️ Hone your mechanics
Work.