Reactive agility may be the most underrated and underused training method for athletes. Recent studies have shown that the best athletes have better reactive agility. One study found that an athlete's reactive agility was the only significant factor determining performance. (1) It is the decision-making aspect, and the reaction to an external cue, in these drills that make them so beneficial. Incorporating these drills into your program will improve play on the field or court by helping the athlete react faster and anticipate the next move of the opponent.
Here are a few reactive agility drills that we like to use with our athletes. They are fun and competitive and in a team environment these types of drills enhance toughness, competitiveness, team spirit, conditioning and of course reactive agility itself.
