The Truth About Speed Ladders & Agility Drills

Are speed ladders the best speed training tool? Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down the Truth About Speed Ladders & Speed Training for athletes.

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[josephjasson]

Speed ladders are not for sprinting speed. They're for the skill of quick small movements, especially useful for soccer dribbling and defending.

[evanfaber]

I use the ladder in my athletes programs to train braking mechanics. It’s not the core of our training by any means, but it definitely has its place in developing motor control and learning to absorb force properly.

Great video that I could not agree with more!

[markspeeps]

As an older guy I think the speed ladder is a great way to avoid injuries. Twisting and turning after sixty needs to be addressed and the speed ladder workout improves all of the micro muscles and tendons in the feet. Just my two cents.

[bdoyle]

Phew! I was worried you would say these ladders were completely worthless. Plus I had no clue these ladders were marketed for speed, lol. My physical therapist calls this kind of ladder an agility ladder; the drills I do are to improve my agility, balance, proprioception, and coordination. These drills are definitely not for speed, but to keep me from falling, stumbling, or tripping. I wish the agility ladder improved my speed: if they were for speed, then by now I would at least be able to keep up with my geriatric dog. Alas, he’s still kicking my behind, but he is cute.

[adrien]

Tyreek Hill loves the ladder. It’s how he gets quick feet. QUICK FEET is necessary in short space areas. Quick feet and top speed are 2 different things.

[scottevans]

I really use the ladder more for agility

[brucemccullough]

The ladders provide me another means of cardio that helps breakdown boredom of doing the same old routines over and over. A great addition to an expansive toolkit when appropriately used.

[cvm]

I’ve only used them to improve footwork and agility. It for sure improves motor skills but that doesn’t necessarily makes someone fast. I know a lot of people that are fast in a straight line but can’t move their hips or feet in tight spaces and vice versa

[johnnyfox]

I just discovered this channel back in December and it’s quickly become one of my favorites. It’s my go-to for insights into connecting strength and speed. Keep up the great work!

[fatZ]

As a soccer player the ladders are amazing because as you mention it trains agility, you need to be agile to dribble past defenders which is a big skill to have in soccer.

Great video btw! 👍

[YLNG]

I was afraid this video was going to hurt my feelings a bit, but great video.

[stevebutler]

Sure did help all three grandkids on footspeed and confidence of foot placement. Worked with them right in my carpeted den. I dont know as much as you, im a plumber

[jimsecord]

Great video. I use it for warm up. Great way to get focused for a workout

[fluntimes]

I remember one of my hockey coaches asking me how speed ladder work made my skating stride more powerful and more efficient. He illustrated this by pointing out a traditional Irish dancer has quick feet!

[dragonboy]

Speed ladders increase your foot speed. In other words it improves how fast you can pick you feet up and put them down.

[insuchaway]

They definitely work. I just don't know why I do them.

But I do do them.

[jessejess]

I believe it’s just a supplement to agility and speed but you would be a fool to ignore all the other muscles and techniques while trying to improve. As time goes by we are learning more about what scientifically works and what isn’t. I had plenty of “speed and conditioning coaches” growing up but never had coaches that went over everything you go over. These kids don’t know how good they have it 😂 “Back in my day we didn’t have Garage strength” Thank you for your knowledge

[RightCenterBack]

Speed ladder is great for warm-up. Nice combo of brisk movement, time under tension, and coordination requiring mental focus.

[keithrjackson]

Great video. Mad props for the Big L t-shirt!👊🏿