SpeedGrid for Android

7 things about SpeedGrid

1. The Speed.Grid is accomodating of the individual differences in positions/body types within the team, so targets can be modified easily by moving to a different starting position – a prop won’t be expected to reach the same distances/speeds as a fullback in rugby.

2. The markers also provide a more enticing competitive element in training with the Speed.Grid, in that players will be competing with themselves and teammates of similar positions to make it to set targets in time.

3. Speed.Grid forces players to run at progressively higher running velocities dependent on the distance they are set to aim for.

4. As opposed to the idea of running at submaximal/reduced speeds for a set period of time where players are chasing an arbitrary finishing point with no set goal to hit – a sometimes frustratingly longer and mindless process for the players.

5. Through use of the specific distances, coaches are able to ensure that their players are hitting minimum velocities without the expensive and time-consuming use of timing lights or other technologies.

6. Speed.Grid is cheap and easy to set-up, with simple markers and easy to understand instructions for coaches/athletes to follow.

7. The intermittent, high intensity efforts and the distances at which they are executed reflect a significant percentage of work performed in full gameplay for many sports.