Page 90 - Aussie Magazine - 2023 Issue 2

Sport

Agility in sport is defined as
‘‘a rapid whole-body movement
with change of velocity or

direction in response to a
stimulus’’ (Sheppard, 2005).
Meaning agility must involve

a reaction to a stimulus, for
example, a goalkeeper reacting

and saving a penalty kick in
Football.

Agility

90 | A Worldwide Magazine for the Aussie • Issue 2/2023