Most athletes focus on how fast they can go—but performance and injury risk often come down to how well you can slow down.

This week’s blog breaks down why deceleration is a critical piece of change of direction, and how it impacts both performance and injury prevention.

If you or your athlete want to move better, perform at a higher level, and normalize injury risk, this is an important concept to understand.

Most athletes train speed—but overlook how they slow down and change direction. This blog introduces change of direction (COD) and why it plays a critical role in both performance and injury prevention. Learn how proper assessment, control, and progression can help athletes move more efficiently and stay healthy.