Paul Milano

Description The Parisi Speed School finally let out their change of direction training methods on video. "Game Speed Secret #3: Just like there is a best way to hit, kick or throw, there is also a best way to change direction." This cutting edge video delivers the Parisi theories on agility training for athletes as well as the Parisi progression for change of direction training. Not only is this video a great resource for exercises and technique, but it is also an assessment tool for coaches to improve performance and prevent injury. The video contains full exercise description and demonstration, and an actual agility session with some of the top high school athletes in the country. We promise you will never think of agility training the same way again after viewing this exciting new DVD!


Price $39.95

Review The DVD runs 44 mins. The DVD was split into 4 parts. The introduction, the components of agility, drills, and a sample workout. The sample workout was just a video of about 8 people doing drills. This lasted about 15 minutes. So the informational part of the DVD lasted 30 minutes. During those 30 minutes I was impressed with what I heard and saw. The DVD had great examples and demonstrations. The guy talking was very knowledgeable and clear. He broke everything down so it was very easy to understand. I was very happy with the DVD. The way it was setup was great too. I ended up with a new look on agility training. I wish this DVD was a longer. It would have been nice if they went into weight training for agility. I would love to check out the rest of the Parisi videos.

Overall 9/10 The DVD was to short and a bit pricey but the information that was there was well put together and very informative

Paul Milano

here is a workout using the info in this DVD

Agility Workout

DEFINITIONS

Athletic position - Feet slighly more than shoulder width and pointed straight (this is called your base of support). Lower your center of gravity toward your base of support by bending at the knees and hips. Keep your chest up and look straight ahead.

Stick - I use the work "STICK" as a term for an isometric hold or contraction. For example in a jump, you should be begin in the athletic position, jump upwards, and land in the athletic position without bouncing at the bottom.

Center of gravity - the bodies center of gravity is located around belly button height.

This workout is very tough and will make unconditioned athletes very sore. Go easy.

Acceleration (Forward) (1 set, 6 reps)
In order to accelerate and produce the proper force vectors (angles) with the joints, the center of gravity must move away from the base of support in the direction you want to go.

Exercise - Forward Broad jump with forward lean and acceleration. The jump should be about 1-3 yards and the run about 10 yards.

Pointers
- Try to land as softly as possible on the balls of your feet. You should not make any noise when landing
- Start and land in the athletic position
- Land and stick before you lean and accelerate
- During the forward lean to acceleration, do not move at the hip. Use the lean to create the force vectors in the legs and spine.
- Use your arms to help accelerate (the faster your arms swing, the faster your legs move)
- explode out of the stick


Acceleration (Lateral) (1 set, 6 reps each side)
- Same pointers as above
- Land with your center of gravity between your feet

Deceleration (Forward) ( 2 sets, 6 reps each leg)
When slowing down, the base of support (your feet) must lead the center of gravity in order to create the force angles necessary to safely slow down and stop.

Exercise - 5 yard forward run to stick in the proper deceleration position followed by backpeddle to stick (to get in this position, get into the athletic position, step forward with one leg and lift the opposite arm forward like you are running)

Pointers
- Keep your center of gravity low during the entire exercise
- Do not let your center of gravity continue over your base of support, it should stop behind it
- Use the same leg to stop forward and backward then switch
- Hold the stick for 2 seconds

Deceleration (Lateral Shuffle with stick) ( 2 sets, 6 reps )

Exercise - Shuffle between 5 yards

Pointers
- Keep your feet straight
- do not let your center of gravity travel between your feet when you stop
- Keep your center of gravity low


Deceleration (Lateral side run with stick) ( 2 sets, 6 reps )

Exercise - Lateral side run between 5 yards

Same pointers as above

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I know this may seem confusing but its pretty simply if you've seen the dvd and can clearly see the relationship between the base of support and center of gravity. I have much more to add but this is a good start, try doing this for 3 weeks 3x/week.