Fitness
Change-of-Direction Deficit
Change-of-direction deficit is a left-right performance gap in timed cuts—target the weaker side with frontal-plane strength and deceleration work.
Change-of-direction deficit describes slower cuts or longer ground contact on one side versus the other—often visible in timed 505 tests or film review. Deficits predict groin and knee stress when athletes compensate during matches.
Train the weak side with extra frontal-plane volume and deceleration reps, not only mirror drills.
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How do you test for a change-of-direction deficit?
Compare 505 or T-test splits left versus right across multiple trials—consistent gaps above roughly five to ten percent warrant targeted weak-side work, not more random cone chaos.
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