Speed and agility drills are designed to improve your speed off the mark and acceleration that is beneficial in most sports.
For multi-sprint sports such as basketball, soccer and tennis absolute speed is not the most important factor. Speed off the mark, acceleration and agility are... How often does a basketball player have to sprint over long distances in a straight line?
The point to remember is that you don't have to be blessed with the genetic makeup of an Olympian to be quick in many sports. With a little training and practice you can run 5 yards while your opponent is still thinking about it. Speed & Agility training improves your skill level for all sports!

