Friday, August 10, 2007

Do Your Athletes Have THIS Athletic Quality?

"On rookie wide receiver/kick returner Ryne Robinson: I'm anxious to watch him play. He's got suddenness. He's got excellent hands"- Coach Fox, NFL Carolina Panthers

In over 16 years in this field this is the first time that I have heard this word relating to an athlete. To me, suddenness includes all of the following athletic qualities:
  • reaction
  • recognition
  • quickness
  • agility
  • controlled urgency

When i think of all of the athletes that I have worked with, I can only think of a small handful that have 'Suddenness'. Is this truly something that can be developed? I'd like to think it can be released!

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