The Power of Deceleration for Sports — Human Performance Blog · Volt Athletics

We’ve all heard it before: what goes up must come down. This basic principle doesn’t just apply to gravity, but to sports as well. While we’re usually focused on acceleration as coaches and athletes, it’s time to shed some light on the other side of the equation: deceleration.

Acceleration is undoubtedly important for success in sports, but to excel, athletes must also be efficient at slowing down. This is especially true for sports that require changes in direction and quick movements.