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Speed, Agility andQuickness Drills

By Marc O. Dagenais

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Published by:

M.O. Dagenais & Associates, Inc.Author : Marc O. Dagenais, Softball Peak Performance Coach154 Charlotte st., Suite C508

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2X 4A1Email: [email protected]

Copyrighted 2007 © All rights reserved. These contents may not be shared, forwarded, ortransmitted in any form, except for personal use. No part of this book may be reproduced ortransmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without written permission from theauthor, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

DISCLAIMER

Because exercise, nutrition, and food supplements are known to affect people differentlydepending upon the choices, combinations, intensity, timing, general health, genetics, andeffort expended, among other factors over which M.O. Dagenais & Associates, Inc. andSoftballPerformance.com has no control, no guarantee is therefore made as to the outcome orfavorable results of any program, product, or information provided herein.

User is advised to consult their physician before beginning any function or activitydescribed herein and to obtain such physician’s specific approval for the conducting of anyactivities described herein. In consideration of being provided the materials within, the user of

such materials specifically certifies that s/he understands that participation in any function oractivity set forth herein involves risks and dangers which could result in serious bodily injuryincluding permanent disability, paralysis, and or death. User understands that such risks anddangers may be caused by their actions or inactions, the action or inaction of othersparticipating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or the negligence ofthe releasees, specifically M.O. Dagenais & Associates, Inc. and SoftballPerformance.com andit’s agents and employees.

With full knowledge, the user fully accepts and assumes all such risks and all responsibilityfor the losses, injuries, or damages as a result of participation in any activity set forth herein.User further understands and agrees that participation in any activity described herein is at

user’s own and sole risk. The user hereby releases M.O. Dagenais & Associates, Inc. andSoftballPerformance.com and its agents or employees from any liability, of any kind or nature,resulting from user’s use of these materials, programs, or products or participation in anyactivities described herein.

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About the Author Marc O. Dagenais, MHK, CSCS, ChPC

Softball Peak Performance Coach

Marc O. Dagenais is a sought-after peak performance coach and anexpert at improving performance, developing talent and helping athletesand teams reach their full potential. He works with softball players to help

them turn their athletic talent into extraordinary performances and heconsults with coaches on how they can get more out of their players, turntheir struggling team around or get an edge over their opponents.

Marc has an exceptional combination of softball coaching expertise andsports sciences knowledge – which is a very rare combo in the world ofsoftball. He has intimate knowledge of what it takes to develop andmaintain a high level of performance in athletes.

Marc has worked with numerous elite amateur, college and professionalathletes including hundreds of softball players. He has also been coaching women'scompetitive fastpitch softball for almost 20 years and has coached at every level of the game

from grassroots to the college and the international level. He has served three years as anAssistant Softball Coach at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C and he presently worksand coaches with the Canadian Women’s Softball National Team Program.

In addition to having an extensive background as a softball coach, trainer, and consultant,Marc has advanced studies in sport sciences (high performance coaching, sports psychology,and strength and conditioning) and numerous high level certifications.

Also, in addition to being an expert strength and conditioning specialist and a high-level softballcoach, he is also extremely well-versed in the areas of sports psychology, sports nutrition, andinjury management.

  Graduate Studies (doctoral-level) in Education (sports psychology, sports pedagogy),McGill University

  Masters of Human Kinetics (MHK), (Coaching Sciences), University of British Columbia

  Bachelor of Sciences, (Physical Education), University of Montreal

  Diploma in High Performance Coaching, National Coaching Institute - Vancouver, BC

  CPCA – Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC)

  NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

  CAN-FIT-PRO / Twist Conditioning Inc. – Master Coach (Sports Conditioning SpecialistCertification)

  CWF - Level 1 Weightlifting Coach  NCCP – Certified Level IV Softball Coach

  Red Cross – First Aid and CPR Instructor

  CPMDQ – Naturotherapist / Kinesiologist

  CAN-FIT-PRO – Personal Trainer Specialist (PTS) and PRO-Trainer

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Please Accept My Personal Invitation to Subscribe to…

The “Softball Performance Secrets Journal” is a FREE E-zine that reveals the bestperformance secrets of superstar softball players and coaches.

To get you FREE lifetime subscription, simply visit www.softballperformance.com or send ablank email to [email protected].

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Table of Contents

Table of contents 5

Box Drills 6

Speed and Agility Ladder Drills 7

Dot Drills 14

Line Drills 16

Square Drills 18

Cone Drills 22

Running-Form and Movement Drills 27

Miscellaneous Drills 33

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Box Drills

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Speed and Agility Ladder Drills

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Dot Drills

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Line Drills

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Square Drills

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Cone Drills

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Movement and Running-Form Drills

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Miscellaneous Drills

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