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The stretch–shortening cycle (SSC) underpins nearly every explosive action in sport. Sprinting, cutting, jumping, rebounding, and rapid deceleration all
Force plates are one of the most powerful tools we have in performance and rehab. They’re also one of
Maladaptive functioning of the fast SSC can impair force production, energy utilization, and attenuation in the short timeframes required in
Basketball is full of asymmetric actions, from driving off one foot to repeatedly landing on different legs. As a result,
Lower-limb muscle injuries remain one of the biggest performance and availability issues in rugby. Hamstring and hip/groin injuries often
COD is not one thing. Different tests capture different skills with low shared variance, so coaches often misjudge transfer. For
Understanding Ratio Data Ratio data are everywhere in strength and conditioning, even if we don’t always think of them
Change of direction (COD) movements are central to basketball performance, especially during high-speed drives, defensive recoveries, and 180° cuts. Understanding
Soccer is loaded with decels, landings, and turns and these actions are exactly where ACL injuries happen. Rehab for ACL
Basketball is dominated by acceleration and deceleration. Players may hit ~15 high-intensity accelerations and ~40 high-intensity decelerations per game. This
Coaches often choose exercises based on which ones show the biggest EMG signal. But adaptation is driven by mechanical tension
Basketball is characterized by hard stops and sharp changes of direction, with ~95 total decels and ~40 high-intensity decels per
