Agility

How it is used

Coaches discuss agility in tasks that require reacting as well as moving.

Example sentences

1. Her agility helped her follow the opponent's sudden turn.

   The change of direction responds to another player's movement.

2. The agility drill used random signals instead of a fixed route.

   Unpredictable signals add a decision to the movement.

Common collocations

• agility drill
• improve agility

Related terms

• agility ladderA flat training ladder placed on the ground for footwork drills that improve speed, coordination, and movement control.
• drillA short practice exercise, repeated many times, that trains one particular skill or movement, such as passing, footwork or a set play.

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