Sports like tennis, basketball, and soccer require a lot of active movement. When you shift paces, you move your knees a lot. Each of those movements makes the hamstrings work like they never did before. An injury is bound to make you slow and less capable of performing some tasks. Your lateral movement will suffer because of any hamstring strain or tear. The best bet would be to consult with your coach or a physician.

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