Change of direction (''COD'') is any activity that involves a rapid whole-body movement with a pre-planned change of velocity or direction.
In
elite sports, the speed at which an
athlete can do a change of direction is especially valuable in
court
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and
field
Field may refer to:
Expanses of open ground
* Field (agriculture), an area of land used for agricultural purposes
* Airfield, an aerodrome that lacks the infrastructure of an airport
* Battlefield
* Lawn, an area of mowed grass
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sports.
Strength and conditioning coaches in such sports program various exercises to train their athletes in this regard.
See also
*
Agility
References
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Effect of Different Physical Training Forms on Change of Direction Ability: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysisTrainHeroic Presents: The Training Lab
Key Concepts in Preparing for Agility and Change of DirectionTop 5 Change Of Direction Drills for Athletes
Sports terminology
Physical exercise