Lee Taft @leetaft

movement specialist, mentor, & coach. Revolutionizing athletic speed for 35+ years. BasketballSpeedSpecialist.com Florida, USA Joined September 2009

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Lee Taft @leetaft

10 hours ago

I’m not saying “don’t bend your knees.” But straighter joint angles = quicker in and out of cuts. More bend = more strength needed. Less bend = more elastic tendon response. Sprinters don’t squat down, they stay tall to be quicker off the ground. SpeedInsiders.com

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a day ago

The Hip Turn transitions seamlessly into the Lateral Shuffle when escaping space. The goal is for athletes to execute a single, fluid motion that connects the Hip Turn directly into the shuffle. Want a step-by-step system behind drills like this… SpeedInsiders.com

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2 days ago

What movement pattern “family” does the Gallop belong in based on neurological gait cycle? A. Skipping B. Lateral Shuffle C. Lateral Run D. Leaping

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2 days ago

The ladder is a useful tool, when properly applied, and with an intent to influence something you’re chasing. This exercise is how I get athletes to learn to manage their body position based on external pressure. Don’t just run drills… coach SPEED. → SpeedInsiders.com

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3 days ago

An amazing look at the manipulation of the COM from penultimate to ground exit. The foot positions based on stages relative to COM. How each position sets up the next…

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3 days ago

Linear acceleration, lateral shuffle, lateral run. All different in execution of posture/position during gait cycle. What principles of movement do they rely on to be efficient during acceleration? Understanding this, you can now build a model for these 3-acceleration patterns

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3 days ago

The secret to why “Staying in the Tunnel” is massively important to effective Lateral Movement and Change of Direction. Stop guessing. Start coaching with a proven system. SpeedInsiders.com

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4 days ago

As a personal trainer or S&C coach, when an athlete, released from therapy (cleared) after ACL surgery rehab, comes to you for help in getting faster… you MUST do a series of tests to determine readiness. DON’T assume, because they are released they, are ready.

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4 days ago

Happy Birthday Coach Jae “Bird” Taft 🏀❤️❤️ Hope you’re having an awesome birthday! Love you 🥰

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5 days ago

Take all the various throws in track and field… Strip them down to very beginning progression, and use safe environments… This should be a unit in Physical Education. It would fall under “Implement Throws”. Tremendous coordination, footwork, expression of power. We need it

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5 days ago

Landmine press is great! variations of quick rotating, stomping feet in split stance, switching hands, start from 1-leg RDL. Is there a strength benefit? useful velocity pattern? If “what are you doing for me” was asked don’t think these exercises would be chosen?

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6 days ago

If you’ve established a lateral gait model for the shuffle you should be able to see the Low Functioning patterns. Timing, rhythm, coordination, sequencing… can you see it?

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Lee Taft @leetaft

7 days ago

If you understand the impact momentum has on the placement of the center of mass relative to touchdown of the foot you will know it can’t be DIRECTLY under the hips in sprinting, as many coaches preach. In SpeedInsiders.com we talk about placement, posture, positioning.

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a week ago

If you are a baseball or softball coach, WATCH this NOW… The Roll and Reach will help your players throw better! fundamentalmovementseries.com

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a week ago

The Roll & Reach can check many movement quality boxes. If you ask “What can it do for me?” you will discover the vast areas the Roll & Reach can train. See exactly why it works and how to use it here: fundamentalmovementseries.com/courses/roll-a… #rollandreach #FundamentalMovementPatterns

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a week ago

I see a lot of coaches using the roll and reach. I sometimes wonder if they truly know the depth and ins and outs of how to utilize it and the why behind it. Discover the reasons and methods here: fundamentalmovementseries.com/courses/roll-a…

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a week ago

Saw 2-college athletes this week. Coming off an ACL injury and other an Achilles injury. Both released/cleared. tested their bilateral vs unilateral (surgical vs non surgical legs) on power output it’s incredibly alarming they were cleared. What are we doing to these athletes???

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a week ago

These are the exact strategies I speak about in my live hands-on staff workshops. Plus, a WHOLE lot more! Invest in your staff’s growth by challenging your coaches to think bigger & see human athletic movements through a bigger lens. Schedule your 2026 staff workshop now!

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a week ago

If you think the low box is just another drill, you’re missing its real purpose . The purpose behind it changes EVERYTHING. Learn in-depth about my proven methods & system… SpeedInsiders.com

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2 weeks ago

Still questioning repositioning (Plyo Step)? Watch any athlete and tell me what you see. After 35 years, I am done convincing. The debate on repositioning isn’t a debate—it’s biomechanics/physics.