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Increasing Speed Comment By Phil Mayhue
Not sure if anyone picked up on the article from the gotigersgo.com story on our NFL prospect players working out but it opens up another area of training we may need to pursue.
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"I came to Jersey to train because I have better connections (there)," Mayhue said. "And I'm working with a speed trainer out of Philly who has worked with (Buffalo Bills) LeSean McCoy and Rod Streater."
Mayhue said his speed has improved dramatically and that he has become "more explosive" on his first steps and coming out of breaks.
"I'm planning on running a low 4.4 or 4.5 (40-yard dash)," Mayhue said. "I know I feel more explosive. And I can see it."
Mayhue has been training at Sports World in South Plainfield, N.J., and said three days a week have been devoted to footwork and explosion drills. Another day has been specifically tailored to speed technique tips and improving the last 15 to 20 yards of a 40-yard dash, while yet another has focused entirely on conditioning. Tuesdays and Thursdays were weight-room days.
"And we always work on routes," Mayhue said. "It's good to have a (veteran player) stop by and throw to you."
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RE: Increasing Speed Comment By Phil Mayhue
I’m sure there are techniques that help, but I imagine no matter the technique, the best improvement in speed and conditioning probably comes from being able to work on it full time, rather than being in school and having limited coaching contact hours.
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RE: Increasing Speed Comment By Phil Mayhue
(04-13-2018 11:26 AM)DallasTiger Wrote: Not sure if anyone picked up on the article from the gotigersgo.com story on our NFL prospect players working out but it opens up another area of training we may need to pursue.
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"I came to Jersey to train because I have better connections (there)," Mayhue said. "And I'm working with a speed trainer out of Philly who has worked with (Buffalo Bills) LeSean McCoy and Rod Streater."
Mayhue said his speed has improved dramatically and that he has become "more explosive" on his first steps and coming out of breaks.
"I'm planning on running a low 4.4 or 4.5 (40-yard dash)," Mayhue said. "I know I feel more explosive. And I can see it."
Mayhue has been training at Sports World in South Plainfield, N.J., and said three days a week have been devoted to footwork and explosion drills. Another day has been specifically tailored to speed technique tips and improving the last 15 to 20 yards of a 40-yard dash, while yet another has focused entirely on conditioning. Tuesdays and Thursdays were weight-room days.
"And we always work on routes," Mayhue said. "It's good to have a (veteran player) stop by and throw to you."
Yes you can improve your 40 time with training different techniques especially coming out of the start.
But top end speed likely didn't increase
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RE: Increasing Speed Comment By Phil Mayhue
Mayhue looked slow as a turtle against Iowa State. I assumed that he was hurt.
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RE: Increasing Speed Comment By Phil Mayhue
Be nice if the Dude can go deep
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RE: Increasing Speed Comment By Phil Mayhue
It's what happens when eligibility is up and guys can go train full-time. Good for him - and I sincerely mean that. However, it's not an indictment of our collegiate training. Happens at all schools and with many players.
What could be a concern is if he left in the middle of the semester. That would be an APR hit. If he left in between semesters, it's not as bad. I think.
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Increasing Speed Comment By Phil Mayhue
