Agility

Physical ability to move quickly and efficiently.

nimbleness mobility

Agility is the physical ability to move quickly and efficiently, typically involving speed, balance, coordination, flexibility, and control of body movements.

/ˈædʒɪləti/

From Latin agilis 'agile, active'.

Agility is like being able to quickly change direction, like a soccer player dodging an opponent or a cat jumping from a fence.

Animals often demonstrate incredible agility, like monkeys swinging through trees
Agility training is used by athletes to improve performance and reduce injury risk
Some robots are being designed with agility to navigate complex environments

What is agility? It's the ability to move quickly and easily
How is it different from speed? Speed is about how fast you can travel in a straight line, while agility involves changing direction
What activities require agility? Sports like basketball, gymnastics, and martial arts all need good agility

nimbleness quickness dexterity

physical ability athleticism

speed balance coordination flexibility

human activity skill