Speed has long been recognized as a key component of superior sport performance. Whether they are chasing down a long pass in football or sprinting down the court on a fast break in basketball, an athlete`s speed is a major factor in overall athletic ability. Authored by 19 of the top National Strength and Conditioning Association experts, Developing Speed, Second Edition, is the definitive resource for creating scientifically sound training programs that take speed to the highest level. The guide is designed to address the full gamut of speed training, with topics such as these: Sprint starts Acceleration Maximal velocity Speed endurance Sport-specific application Developing Speed blends science with practice, providing information on how to develop speed regimens for 12 sports: baseball, softball, basketball, football, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, tennis, field hockey, lacrosse, sprint (track) cycling, and speed skating. The book provides instruction and photos for sport-specific drills as well as assessments to test various aspects of speed. It also provides the necessary information to design effective speed training programs for any sport in which running speed is an important component. Packed with the latest research and recommendations from the world`s leading sport conditioning organization, Developing Speed contains everything coaches and athletes need to increase speed, blow past the competition, and achieve their performance goals. Verlagsinfo Table of contents: Chapter 1. The Nature of Speed Chapter 2. Factors Determining Linear Speed Chapter 3. Technical Aspects of Speed Chapter 4. Universal Technical Development of Linear Speed Chapter 5. Assessment of Speed Chapter 6. Linear Speed Versus Sport-Specific Speed Chapter 7. Program Design for Linear Speed Chapter 8. Developing Sport-Specific Speed Chapter 9. Sport-Specific Speed Training Baseball and Softball Basketball Gridiron Football Ice Hockey Rugby Soccer Tennis Field Hockey Lacrosse Sprint (Track) Cycling Speed Skating
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