National Strength and Conditioning Association ; Ian Jeffreys, editor
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
viii, 215 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
26 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Sport performance series
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-201) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Introduction -- Key to diagrams -- The nature of speed -- Technical models of speed -- Technical development of linear speed -- Assessment of speed -- Developing sport-specific speed -- Sport-specific speed training. Baseball ; Basketball ; Football ; Ice hockey ; Rugby ; Soccer ; Tennis ; Track
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Athletes in all sports rely on speed. Whether it involves sprinting down the court on a fast break or chasing a loose ball, speed often contributes to overall athletic ability. Developing Speed teaches you how to elevate your speed in a scientifically based manner that will have you blowing by the competition. Written by eight of the top National Strength and Conditioning Association experts, Developing Speed is your guide to elite-level speed development, regardless of your sport. In addition to the scientific coverage of speed development, this guide helps you assess your current ability and identify your areas of greatest need. Using this information, along with the most effective drills and exercises, you'll have the tools and information for creating your own speed development program..."--Publisher description
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Athletes-- Training of
Muscle strength
Physical education and training
Physical fitness-- Physiological aspects
Speed
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
613
.
7/11
Edition
23
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
GV711
.
5
Book number
.
D477
2013
PERSONAL NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Jeffreys, Ian
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
National Strength & Conditioning Association (U.S.)