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Standardizing the Use of Series Elastic Bands in Acceleration Training – Practical Strategies for the Coach
November 19, 2025by Jonathan Anning, PhD, CSCS,*D , FNSCA, Christopher Hughes, PhD, PT, OCS, CSCS, Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT, and Chris Hays, MS, CSCS
This NSCA Coach article provides a proposes a framework for standardizing SEB resistance training based on principles of kinetic and potential energy. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science and sport performance.
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Ice Hockey Strength and Conditioning Considerations – Sled Resisted Sprint Training
February 10, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, CSCS
This article examines using the sled as a dynamic correspondence exercise for increasing on-ice acceleration.
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Acceleration vs. Maximum Speed
June 15, 2018by Developing Speed
Acceleration and maximum speed are terms used in speed development programs, and when developing a program, it is vital to differentiate between the two. This allows coaches to target their training to the capacity most important in their own sport.
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Acceleration and Deceleration Mechanics
June 5, 2020by Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition
This excerpt breaks down the optimal positions of the body during acceleration and deceleration.
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Simple Physics of Acceleration
May 16, 2018by Jim Kielbaso, CSCS
Jim Kielbaso, MS, CSCS, gives a brief explanation of some simple coaching cues that can be used to teach athletes proper acceleration mechanics.
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Acceleration Profile of High-Intensity Movements in Basketball Games
October 17, 2022by Adam Virgile, MS, CSCS, CPSS, RSCC
This infographic briefly explains a study that aimed to identify which movements during simulated basketball games require greater acceleration and their frequency of occurrence.
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Horizontal Trumps Vertical for Acceleration and Speed Development
August 24, 2018by Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS,*D
In this video from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Bret Contreras discusses how moving horizontally - quick breaks and agility drills vs. hopping - can result in explosive acceleration and speed.
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Effect of Velocity-Based Loading on Acceleration Kinetics and Kinematics during Sled Towing
February 18, 2019by Yann Le Meur
This info-graphic describes research on velocity decrements to increase propulsive and horizontal force applications to increase acceleration kinetics.
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Sprinting Mechanics and Technique
December 10, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
This book excerpt is an overview of the fundamentals to sprinting mechanics and technique. It also covers starting, acceleration, drive phase, recovery phase, and deceleration.
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MJP Linear Speed Development System
May 7, 2018by Lance Walker, MS, PT
In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Lance Walker identifies current trends in acceleration training for athletics, and discusses ideas for integrating elements of acceleration development into all facets of training.
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