How can a football player increase football speed and agility? It takes training.  There are a number of power football equipment items and training books,  videos, or dvds that one can obtain to play great agility football.

By increasing the player’s speed agility, it will allow them to become better at their position.  Becoming better at the position, and will make the football team better as a whole.  I will discuss some of the football equipment that is needed, as well as, some recommendations of training books,  videos, or dvds that can be obtained online.

Players, regardless of the position,  must be able to change direction with speed and be agile enough to remain on their feet. There are a few pieces of football equipment that can be purchased that will help increase speed and agility.

Plyometrics: This training exercise is designed to produce fast, powerful movements, with improvements of the nervous system.  It can be beneficial in all sports in general. Muscles are loaded and contracted in a rapid sequence with strength and elasticity. This allows the muscles to be able to react quickly thus giving the football player the ability to run faster or jump higher.

Speed Ladder: A vital piece of football equipment, it increases speed and agility.  By varying the position of the ladder, the player can work linear and lateral movements with change of direction skills.

Power Sled: Used mainly for increased speed and strength, this piece of equipment builds great strength and explosiveness.

Step Hurdles: These tools help the player use knee lifts to force using their feet in a quick manner. There are various heights and distances that can be used to increase a player’s speed, agility, and strength. By forcing the player to run, step, and jump over the hurdles in will increase not only their speed and agility, but also increase their cardiovascular endurance.

Shadow Belt: This device, used by two players, involves the use of the player’s lateral movements, coordination, and foot speed.   It increases quickness and first step explosiveness. The two players wear this elastic type device around their waists and one player tries to mimic or mirror the other player.

Having these key pieces of football equipment is essential in building strength and agility.  By use of Plyometrics, the step ladder, the power sled, the step hurdle, and the shadow belt tools, football players can increase their coordination, explosiveness, foot speed, lateral movements, and jumping ability!