Change of direction

For the operation during the 2006 Lebanon War, see Operation Change of Direction 11.

Change of direction (COD) is any activity that involves a rapid whole-body movement with a pre-planned change of velocity or direction.

In elite sports, the speed at which an athlete can do a change of direction is especially valuable in court and field sports. Strength and conditioning coaches in such sports program various exercises to train their athletes in this regard.

See also

• Agility
• Flywheel training

References

• Effect of Different Physical Training Forms on Change of Direction Ability: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
• TrainHeroic Presents: The Training Lab.
• Key Concepts in Preparing for Agility and Change of Direction
• Top 5 Change Of Direction Drills for Athletes