The term 'speed' is the time it takes to travel, turn or react over a certain distance.
Speed can be improved by performing parachute runs. Parachute runs were designed and created in order to improve and increase a runners speed. This is completed through resistance training.
Parachute runs are able to be completed almost anywhere due to being able to carry a small, compact and easy-to-store parachute around which means it is efficient.
They are usually used by sports teams during training times on fields, this is because it helps the athletes develop their running and energy to produce explosive bursts and power in running strides. The costs of the parachutes are low and they are also reusable.
A sport that would benefit from using parachute runs in their training could be football. This is because of the quick short explosive bursts that certain positions require. For example - A defender wouldn't need to have a continuous level of energy as they are only needed when protecting the goal, which means when they have the opposition coming towards them they would need a quick explosive burst of energy to attack the ball and clear it from their half of the pitch to avoid any goals being scored.
Parachute Runs
Advantages of Parachute Runs -
- It is easily carried around which means you can take it anywhere you go. They are usually stored in a small tote back so that they don't take up much space.
- You are able to do it without a partner and still perform ultra-resistance and over speed training.
- It able's an individual to improve their sprinting speed.
- It improves the energy explosiveness and acceleration.
- It can improve the stride length and the frequency in an athletes performance.
- It has a quick release strap which means it is easy to get on and off, and it also has an adjustable waistband which able's it to fit correctly and comfortably.
- It is a high quality material which won't fray, this means that it will last a long time.
Disadvantages of Parachute Runs -
- You have to buy or order one.
- People may use them incorrectly and not with the correct technique which could cause problems.
- The weather conditions could have a massive effect on when you can use the parachute.
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