Q: I have spent the last eight months strengthening my leg after ACL surgery and have finally returned to playing lacrosse. Unfortunately, I noticed that my speed has decreased, is there any way to improve this?
A: It seems like everyone wants to improve speed. “Faster is better” seems to be the phrase in use, and recent research seems to back it. Studies have shown a direct correlation between NFL draft position and speed in the 40-yard dash more than any other variable measured at the combine.