Development and trainability of agility in youth: A systematic scoping review

• Published in: Frontiers in sports and active living Vol. 4; p. 952779
• Main Authors: Thieschäfer, Lutz, Büsch, Dirk
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 08.09.2022
• Subjects: maturation; multi-directional speed; pediatric performance; reactive agility; Sports and Active Living; unplanned change-of-direction; youth fitness; youth fitness; pediatric performance; maturation; unplanned change-of-direction; multi-directional speed; reactive agility

Agility is acknowledged as a crucial factor of performance in various open skill sports in both adult and youth athletes. However, despite its significance for sports performance the development and the trainability of agility are under-researched within the pediatric literature. A systematic scopin...