As athletes, we are always looking for ways to improve our performance on the field, court, or track. One often overlooked area of performance enhancement is ankle stiffness. Ankle stiffness is the ability of the ankle joint to resist motion and remain stable during dynamic movements.
Athletic performance is heavily dependent on an athlete's ability to generate force and control it. However, equally important to generating force is the ability to absorb it.
Speed is a crucial component of many sports, from track and field to football to basketball. If you want to improve your speed and power on the court, field, or track, incorporating plyometric exercises into your training regimen can help.