Game Speed – Defensive Back
Preparing yourself for a football season is a year-round process. If you’re not training your speed and strength in January, then you’re already behind for the season that starts in September. The fact that football’s off-season period is so long requires that it be broken up by several different phases in order to maximize gains.
Phase #1, January-April (low/moderate intensity)
Goal: Perfect base level, foundational skills such as balance, rhythm, body control, and general movement technique.
Method: Focus on an individual training products for three to four weeks and then
switch to a new product after you have mastered the first. Products that should be given the most attention include the Quickfoot Ladder, Hand Weights, Viper, Sidewinder, Jelly Balls, Rocket Rope, Break-Away Belts, Hurdles, and Parachutes.
Phase #2, May-June (high intensity)
Goal: Enhance raw movement ability such as acceleration, top speed, change of direction, lateral speed, and jumping.
Method: SAQ Attack! Football. This is a 3 day-a-week, 6 week training routine that is designed to enhance skills needed by all football players.
Phase #3, July (moderate/high intensity)
Goal: Polish your raw movement ability and tailor it to your position.
Method: Game Speed. This is a 3-days-a-week, 4 week training routine that varies according to the position of the athlete using it. Volumes of the Game Speed series are available for Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Linebackers, and Defensive Backs.
