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Speed; although strength helps you gain speed as you develop your athleticism and is always necessary to maintain. However, today's sports demand speed to perform and speed to convince coaches (scouts, general managers, owners, etc.) that you deserve a place on the roster. Even for bigger athletes, results during tests that require moving fast are more important strength numbers when individuals are ranked with their peers.

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