AGILITY

Domande frequenti - Agility

• What is the difference between the adjustable agility ladder and the rubber one?
  The adjustable ladder allows you to change the distance between the rungs – usually between 35 and 50 cm – to adapt the drill to the athlete’s stride length or the work rate required by the protocol. The rubber ladder has fixed spacing but is heavier and more stable on the ground, making it preferable on smooth surfaces such as parquet or linoleum, where the nylon versions tend to slip during high-speed lateral drills.
• At what age can you start working with the agility ladder and obstacles?
  Exercises using agility ladders and cones are introduced as early as 8–10 years of age, with simple drills that focus on basic coordination and spatial-temporal awareness. Soft hurdles measuring 30 cm are suitable for this age group. Rigid hurdles measuring 50 cm and plyometric exercises on the box are introduced once the athlete has developed a sufficient level of relative strength, generally after the ages of 12–14, and are introduced gradually.
• How can agility training be incorporated into a standard training session?
  In most athletic training programmes, agility drills are carried out during the activation phase or immediately after the specific warm-up, before strength or endurance work. This is because they require neuromuscular freshness and a high standard of execution. Dedicated sessions lasting 20–25 minutes with a high training density (work:recovery ratio of 1:3 or 1:4) are more effective than performing them when the body is fatigued.
• Is the reaction ball only suitable for racket sports, or does it have wider applications?
  The reaction ball originated in racket sports, but its use has expanded to any discipline requiring rapid visual-motor response times: football, basketball, combat sports and athletics. It is also used in rehabilitation to restore coordination following injuries to the upper limbs. Its unpredictability makes it a perceptual-motor training tool that can be applied across a wide range of disciplines.
• What is the practical difference between rigid agility rings and soft agility rings?
  Rigid agility rings provide a stable and defined position on the ground, making them ideal for grass or rubber surfaces where there is sufficient friction to keep them in place. Soft agility rings, made from flexible material, are better suited to hard surfaces such as parquet or tiled floors, as their softer contact with the ground reduces the risk of them slipping during high-frequency drills. Both versions can be combined with ladders and cones to build station-based courses.
• How much equipment is needed to set up a functional agility area in a gym?
  To set up an agility area in the gym, all you need is: an agility ladder, a set of 10–12 cones, 6–8 hurdles in at least two different heights, 4–6 agility rings and a reaction ball. Adding a 3-in-1 plyobox also covers reactive strength training. With this equipment, you can set up over 30 different drills in a space of around 60–80 m², catering for both individual sessions and groups of up to 8–10 athletes rotating through stations.
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• Is Sidea listed on the MEPA for public sector procurement?
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