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Developing Speed
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.
If increasing your athletic speed is what you're seeking, then look no further. With the cutting-edge information packed into this one resource, you'll achieve new personal bests and reach your most aggressive goals. Developing Speed is the only tool you need to develop your personal program and take your speed to the highest level!
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.
If increasing your athletic speed is what you're seeking, then look no further. With the cutting-edge information packed into this one resource, you'll achieve new personal bests and reach your most aggressive goals. Developing Speed is the only tool you need to develop your personal program and take your speed to the highest level!
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 23, 2011
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August 30, 2015
A well explained approach to developing sport specific speed and acceleration. Examines what speed is, how to achieve speed and then offers training plans and drills Taylor's for the needs of sports ranging from basketball, football, baseball and of course track.
March 6, 2016
Good to know the basics of the requirement of running speed. But again, pretty basic. I guess it is much better if you have all the series of this book. Three elements are improving your force capacity, rate of force development and stretch-shortening cycle (SSC).
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