Agility Ladder

Increasing your speed and agility is very important factors in making you do your best performance in sports. In these times that competition is tough in sports, it is a great advantage to be able to run faster, move quicker and be more flexible.

In many sports - basketball, football, tennis and many others, increasing your speed and agility gives you greater advantage over others, and of course, you can improve your speed and quickness through some exercises that you can do regularly.

The exercises involved in increasing your speed and quickness involve simple to complex exercises and even if you have been engaged in sports for a long time, it is important to keep safety in mind when doing these exercises and that you have to follow correct procedures when doing these exercises.

Ladder Drills

Ladder drills are exercises intended to improve your coordination and agility by following a ladder pattern that is outlined on the ground. These exercises most often are used in sports like basketball and football and they are designed to improve quickness of your feet in a precise movement. Like any other exercises, it is important to perform the ladder drills correctly and accurately.

You can actually perform different types of ladder drills. Agility ladders also come in different sizes from 10-foot to 30-foot ladders and drills are done by putting one leg or both in the squares of the ladder by hopping, skipping or jumping and are done forwards, sideward, backwards and in many directions.

Plyometric exercises

Plyometric exercises are also great to increase speed and power and are also good exercises that are very useful in many sports. With enhanced power and speed, plyometric exercises help you perform your best in your chosen sports.

With these exercises, you can enhance your ability to run faster, jump higher and hit harder which are very important abilities to be able to perform your best in your chosen sports. It may involve jumping, skipping or running, depending also of the aim end goal you want to achieve. If you want to achieve speed with plyometrics, you may follow plyometric training that is focused on increasing your running speed.

Other simple exercises to increase speed and agility

Even simple exercises like climbing the stairs back and forth, jumping rope and hurdle hops are also great in increasing your speed and agility. You can also make use of certain equipment to help you with your training program. If you want to run faster, you may also use a speed chute in your training, or having a training partner to put added resistance in your running, and improving your speed and agility.

In doing these exercises with the intention of increasing your speed and agility, it is important to do stretching exercises to avoid injuries. Keep in mind that these exercises may put you in a high risk of injuries, thus it is important to do them correctly and accurately. Stretching your muscles before doing any exercise will help you reach your maximum limits, helps you become more flexible and prevent injuries as well.

Carolyn Anderson loves playing sports in her free time. If you are looking for a good resource you can use to improve your quickness and agility, check out Truth About Quickness. Also check out Youth Soccer Power Unleashed, a great resource for young people to help them build soccer power and improve their performance in the game.

15' Agility Ladder With $44.99 GOFIT GF-LAD 15-FT AGILITY LADDER WITH CORE PERFORMANCE DVD

Agility Ladder $10.99 Great for balance activities and building dexterity! Sturdy mesh ladder is a perfect distance (14) between each rung for little ones.

GoFit 15' Agility Ladder $49.99 Improve your speed and agility with this 15' ladder and DVD that help you train to enhance your sport performance.

Gofit / 15' AGILITY LADDER WITH / GF-LAD $53.66 Gofit - 15' AGILITY LADDER WITH - GF-LAD

20' Speed and Agility Ladder $79 The agility ladder is the ultimate footwork training deviceImprove foot quickness, agility, coordination and balanceVary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change of direction drillsSlat distances of 18"Cross slats lie flat to reduce chance of trippingStores quickly and neatly

30' Speed and Agility Ladder $88.39 The agility ladder is the ultimate footwork training deviceImprove foot quickness, agility, coordination and balanceVary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change of direction drillsSlat distances of 18"Cross slats lie flat to reduce chance of trippingStores quickly and neatly

Sammons Preston Agility Ladder $87.85 Agility Ladder 15 feet attachable sections with adjustable rungs are customizable for a variety of drills and purposes. Great for indoor or outdoor use. 20" wide.

Economy Agility Ladder: SP $52 Economy Agility Ladder...Used for improving agility, coordination, foot agility, foot speed & balance...Slats are adjustable & have foam rubber backing to reduce shifting & sliding on hardwood floors. 20' long x 20'' wide with 12 adjustable yellow rungs...Red nylon webbing...Comes with storage handle & nylon carrying bag.

Agility Ladder Set $68.35 4 sets of 4-meter (13') x 16"W agility ladders can be set up in endless formations. This offers opportunities for many different drills. Connect the red, yellow, blue and green colored 4-meter sections to form an 16-meter multi-colored ladder.

Football America Agility Speed Ladder - Strength/Agility $69.99 Improve foot quickness, agility, coordination and balance. Versatile footwork training devise promotes rapid foot strikes during linear and lateral movements and develops quick change of direction. Vary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change direction drills. Ladder slats can be adjusted longer or shorter to accomodate larger or small athletes. Ten yards long, wide with adjustable slats (both ends are fixed) . Nylon bag included Strength/Agility - Strength/Agility

Mitre Agility Ladder - 4 Metre. $14.99 Use this 4 metre agility ladder for training drills. Suitable for use with all ages, training for all sports. 4 metre agility ladder for training drills for all sports and ages.Fully adjustable and can be joined together with additional ladders to make longer ladders.For indoor and outdoor use.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5037823495213.

Deluxe Agility Ladder $107.41 The ultimate footwork training device. Improve your coordination, balance, agility and foot quickness. The agility ladder helps to improve proprioceptive abilities and lower extremity function. Great for changing direction, lateral and linear speed work. 10 yards long, 20� wide, with 20 adjustable slats. Can be separated into two 5 yard sections. Plastic slats lie flat to reduce tripping. Slates are easily adjustable to accommodate different heights. Preset markings on ladder for standard 18� length. Lightweight and portable. Stores on it’s own stacking handle so it won’t tangle. Comes in a lightweight nylon carry bag.Exercise booklet includedAdjustable slats have flat bottom with rounded topLadder can be divided into two 5-yard laddersPlastic slats lie flat to reduce trippingComes in a lightweight nylon carry bag

Deluxe Speed and Agility Ladder $159 Used for improving agility, coordination, foot agility, foot speed & balanceSlats are adjustable & have foam rubber backing to reduce shifting & sliding on hardwood floors10 yd. long x 20" wide with 20 slotsComes with storage handle & nylon carrying bag

Web Agility Ladder $34.43 The Web Ladder is an economical way to perform footwork drills for improved speed, balance and coordination. This sewn nylon ladder is approximately 16' long with slats every 18". Storage bag and four ground stakes included.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address.

Agility Ladder Training Maze $273.47 Arrange this maze system into a variety of configurations for many different drills. Maze contains 8 – 4-meter lanes that can be used vertically or horizontally. Each side of the ladder features Velcro® tabs, allowing ladder to be set up in desired configuration. For indoor & outdoor use and comes with 4 ground anchor stakes. Nylon carrying bag included.

10' Speed and Agility Ladder (Set of 2) $118 The agility ladder is the ultimate footwork training deviceImprove foot quickness, agility, coordination and balanceVary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change of direction drillsSlat distances of 18"Cross slats lie flat to reduce chance of trippingStores quickly and neatly

15' Agility Training Ladder $39.25 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Ideal for developing quick and accurate foot speed, increased balance and coordination. Each ladder is 15' long x 20" wide with ten sections. Rugged 1" wide webbing with end buckles and slats allow various shape configurations for a more diversified workout. Buckles also allow adding additional ladders for longer runs and different formations. Come complete with carry bag.

Agility Training Ladder $31.04 Ideal for developing quick & accurate foot speed, increased balance and coordination Each ladder is 15' long X 20" wide with ten sections Rugged 1" wide webbing with end buckles allow various shape configurations for a more diversified workout Buckles also allow adding additional ladders for longer runs and different formations Carrying bag included

Deluxe Speed/Agility Ladder: SP $132 Used for improving agility, coordination, foot agility, foot speed & balance...Slats are adjustable & have foam rubber backing to reduce shifting & sliding on hardwood floors. 10 yd. long x 20'' wide with 20 slots...Comes with storage handle & nylon carrying bag.

Economy Agility Ladder (Set of 2) $138 Used for improving agility, coordination, foot agility, foot speed & balanceSlats are adjustable & have foam rubber backing to reduce shifting & sliding on hardwood floors. 20' long x 20" wide with 12 adjustable yellow rungsRed nylon webbingComes with storage handle & nylon carrying bag

Gofit GFLAD 15 ft. Agility Ladder with Core Performance DVD $57.48 15 Long adjustable agility ladder. Convenient carry and storage bag included. Core Performance Training DVD included.

ABC2 Agility Ladder Training Aid $118.97 The ABC2 Ladder is 15' long and 36" wide. Ten rungs have webbing down the center and each side. The rungs are flat for improved safety. Comes complete with storage/carry handle.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address.

Basic Agility Ladder $61.79 An economical way to perform footwork training for improved speed, balance and coordination. 16' long, 11 adjustable slats. One piece design offers easy storage, folds neatly in a nylon carry bag. Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address.

Adjustable Double Agility Ladder $166.91 Adjustable flat rungs meet your training needs for different stride lengths. Adjust rung distance to achieve different training goals. Connect multiple ladders with locking end caps for single or double use. Rolls up for storage in convenient carrying case. 30"L x 40"W.

GoFit GF-LAD 15-Ft Agility Ladder With Core Performance DVD $37.99 Type: Gym Equipment Features: The GoFit 15' Agility Ladder is a great training aid to improve your speed, agility & coordination for all sports. Also included is a training DVD from Core Performance. The item ships with a convenient carry bag.

Ripken Baseball 5-Tool Training Agility Ladder from Rawlings $41.27 Great for practicing footwork and improving agility. Low profile. Durable construction. Ladder has 9 18" x 18" sections. Includes carry bag, Pro drills and instructions.

Agility Squares Footwork Ladder - Strap Rungs $66 Quick footwork for inside and out. Four corners easily tie down to weights. Use as one single ladder or attach side by side for different drills. Clip is midway down ladder to allow for side to side squares or other configurations. 10 yards long. 18" rungs every 17".

Amber Sports Agility Ladder - 30 Feet Long x 16 Inches Wide $31.99 Improve Footwork And Agility For Any Sport

J Fit 103075 Deluxe Agility Ladder Core Train $101.79 The ultimate footwork training device. Improve your coordination balance agility and foot quickness. The agility ladder helps to improve proprioceptive abilities and lower extremity function.Great for changing direction lateral and linear speed work. 10 yards long 20 wide with 20 adjustable slats. Can be separated into two 5 yard sections. Plastic slats lie flat to reduce tripping. Slates are easily adjustable to accommodate different heights. Preset markings on ladder for standard 18 length. Lightweight and portable. Stores on it s own stacking handle so it won t tangle. Comes in a lightweight nylon carry bag. Measurements:. Length: 5. Height: 22. Width: 8. Exercise booklet included. Adjustable slats have flat bottom with rounded top. Ladder can be divided into two 5yard ladders. Plastic slats lie flat to reduce tripping. Comes in a lightweight nylon carry bag

The Ladder $12.49 The Ladder

30' Training Ladder: SP $87.2 The agility ladder is the ultimate footwork training device...Improve foot quickness, agility, coordination and balance... Vary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change of direction drills...Slat distances of 18"...Cross slats lie flat to reduce chance of tripping...Stores quickly and neatly

10' Training Ladder: SP $39.2 The agility ladder is the ultimate footwork training device...Improve foot quickness, agility, coordination and balance... Vary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change of direction drills...Slat distances of 18"...Cross slats lie flat to reduce chance of tripping...Stores quickly and neatly

20' Training Ladder: SP $53.6 The agility ladder is the ultimate footwork training device...Improve foot quickness, agility, coordination and balance... Vary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change of direction drills...Slat distances of 18"...Cross slats lie flat to reduce chance of tripping...Stores quickly and neatly

The Ultimate Speed Ladder Training Video: Innovations for Speed, Quickness, and Agility (DVD) $39.99 With Tim McClellan, (M.S., C.S.C.S.)In this video, Tim McClellan "delivers the goods" in the most extensive and innovative speed ladder training video ever produced! Tim's philosophy of "the body becomes as functioned" is carried out at nearly every imaginable level of stimulation as he offers 75 drills/variations for developing speed, agility, and quickness using the speed ladder. These drill progressions cover forward, backward, lateral, and non-linear movement along with the application/incorporation of plyometrics. Speed development concepts such as tempo, rhythm, fast feet, acceleration, deceleration, and change of direction are all covered. McClellan explains all of the exercises as athletes clearly demonstrate every drill. He also shares beginning, intermediate, and advanced drill progressions. These concepts are easily adaptable for athletes at any level, in any sport, who want to become faster, quicker, and more agile!51 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-901-9.

Drills and Exercises to Improve Agility (DVD) $44.73 Agility (i.e., the ability to start, stop, and change directions rapidly and efficiently), can be a critical factor in the athletic arena. Accordingly, agility training is often undertaken by coaches and athletes who want to gain a competitive edge. However, the benefits of agility training can often be just as beneficial for non-athletes in their activities of daily living. Drills and Exercises to Improve Agility provides fitness professionals with a basic framework for incorporating agility training into the developmental programs for athletes and non-athletes alike. In addition, a wide array of agility training drills and exercises that are designed to challenge individuals of all health and fitness levels are also explained and demonstrated. Among the topics covered in the DVD: Benefits of agility training, basic training guidelines, ladder drills, cone drills, agility ring drills, reaction ball drills, agility training games, as well as program design. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Speed and Agility Kit $149.09 Kit includes:1 agility ladder 5 meter x 2 2 each: 6", 9" and 12" hurdlesSpeed chuteSpeed resistorSpeed harnessReaction ballEvasion belt10 low-profile field conesCarrying bag

Developing Lateral Speed and Agility (DVD) $35.82 Developing Lateral Speed and Agility presents a variety of exercises and drills that are designed to improve an athlete’s lateral speed and agility. The DVD emphasizes those methods of training that have the greatest impact on developing lateral speed and agility for team sports. Key points to ensure proper execution of the exercises and drills are explained and shown. Among the topics covered: basic components of training, importance of lateral speed and agility, agility ladder drills, change of direction drills, foot quickness drills, and program design. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Trigon Sports ALPRO Pro Agility Ladder $46.45 Made from 20"wide flat plastic rungs & nylon tape border. Distance between rungs is fully adjustable. Comes with carry bag.

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