Training for speed, agility, and quickness

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Title:

Training for speed, agility, and quickness

Author:

Brown, Lee E., 1956-

ISBN:

9781450468701

Edition:

Third Edition.

Physical Description:

xvii, 293 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Abstract:

Today's athletes are bigger, stronger, faster and more agile than ever before. This total training package, offers exclusive online access to a video library of the most effective drills and exercises for developing movement skills and readers can see how to perform key tests and execute the best and most complex drills from the book.

Contents:

Part I. Training Essentials -- How the training works / Tori L. Beaudette and Lee E. Brown -- Athlete assessment / Logan K. Schwartz and Vance A. Ferrigno -- Incorporating mental skills training / Traci A. Statler -- Speed training / Doug Lentz and Jay Dawes -- Agility training / John F. Graham -- Quickness and reaction-time training / Diane Vives -- Part II. Training Programs -- Developing a customized program / Vance A. Ferrigno, Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown -- Baseball and softball / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Football and rugby / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Basketball and netball / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Combat sports / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Track and field / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Soccer / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Lacrosse / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Tennis and badminton / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno -- Racquetball and squash / Andrea M. Du Bois, Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno.

Subject Term:

Physical education and training.

Speed.

Motor ability.

Coaching (Athletics)

Coaching (Athletics) (OCoLC)fst00865060

Motor ability. (OCoLC)fst01027564

Physical education and training. (OCoLC)fst01062401

Speed. (OCoLC)fst01129434

(DE-588)4217440-5 (DE-603)086120794 Schnelligkeitstraining

(DE-588)4145126-0 (DE-603)085576603 Beweglichkeitstraining

Added Author:

Brown, Lee E., 1956-

Ferrigno, Vance, 1961-

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Summary

Today's athletes are bigger, stronger, faster, and more agile than ever before. Exhibiting a combination of power, speed, and quickness, they've raised the bar on performance, competition, and training. Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is the complete workout guide you need in order to perform a step ahead of the competition.

With this total training package, you'll have exclusive online access to a video library of the most effective drills and exercises for developing movement skills, and you'll see how to perform key tests and execute the best and most complex drills from the book. Sample training programs are included for these sports:

Baseball and softball

Football and rugby

Basketball and netball

Combat sports

Track and field

Soccer

Lacrosse

Tennis and badminton

Racquetball and squash

The top sport and conditioning experts present the best information on testing, techniques, drills, and training programs to maximize athletes' movement capabilities. The book includes 262 drills and proven assessments for customizing programs and tracking progress.

If you're serious about elevating your performance, Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is a must have.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an official book from SAQ International. For details of books including SAQ Soccer and SAQ Rugby and official SAQ resources, please visit www.saqinternational.com.

Excerpts

"Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is the workout guide and DVD package you need in order to perform a step ahead of the competition. What elevates this book to become the ultimate training resource is the bonus DVD, ideal for both athletes and coaches. It allows you to see exactly how to perform key tests and execute the best and most complex drills from the book." "Top sport and conditioning experts present the best information on testing, techniques, drills, and training programs available to maximize athletes' innate movement capabilities. The book contains 195 drills, many of which are fully illustrated, while the most complex drills and useful tests to track athletic skills and progress are featured on the DVD."--BOOK JACKET.