Everyone wants to get faster right? The ability to produce speed quickly from a slow or standing start is essential in football.

The importance of acceleration is fundamental to the success of football players irrespective of position.

According to Faude et al. (2012), players perform an average of 1300 accelerations and decelerations per game.

Another study showed that players reach their maximum speed in less than 3 seconds, Di Salvo et al. (2007).

Everyone wants to get faster right? The ability to produce speed quickly from a slow or standing start is essential in football.

The importance of acceleration is fundamental to the success of football players irrespective of position.

According to Faude et al. (2012), players perform an average of 1300 accelerations and decelerations per game.

Another study showed that players reach their maximum speed in less than 3 seconds, Di Salvo et al. (2007).