10/20 yd sprint times for softball

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@ollie

Doesn’t this way of thinking go against the concept of vertical integration?

Verticle integration refers to the inclusion of all training elements being present at all times, but to different intensities - are you suggesting Accumulation weights be done at the same time as max strength or skipping anatomical adaptation/ accumulation weights all together for athletes will little experience and exposure to max loads?

Special strength and explosive strength CAN’T be developed until accumulation weights are in place? (in the weight room yes) So the athlete that hasn’t spent any time in the weightroom yet jumps 34" or runs 4.4 for the 40 doesn’t have explosive strength

?(no one said they dont but jumping into max strength training would be dangerous and not a smart move. Other qualities such as jumps and throws can be started early. In the proper progression.

You have to allow athletes the opportunity to develop in a model that brings about success and vertical integration is extremly valuable.