Binding: Paperback Brand: Human Kinetics Dewey Decimal Number: 613.711 EAN: 9780736058735 ISBN: 0736058737 Label: Human Kinetics Publishers Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 255 Publication Date: August 15, 2005 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Sales Rank: 9240 Studio: Human Kinetics Publishers
Product DescriptionNot only are modern athletes larger and more muscular than their predecessors, but they also move with a swiftness and power never seen before. 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. Sample training programs are included for the following sports:
Baseball and softball
Basketball
Soccer and field hockey
Volleyball
Football
Tennis
Netball
Cricket
Rugby
Australian rules football
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.
Build the movement skills to excel in sports with Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness.
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 visit www.saqinternational.com.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A most if you're a trainer, coach, etc.
What if you can find a book that gives you the basics and the better moves for training your athletes in speed, agility, quickness, and more (balance and reaction time)...? Well here you are! Even better, it's ordered by every ability, numbered, b/w pictures or diagrams (and a DVD that gives very detailed info on the exercises), very well explained and the most important: scientific! Meaning: proved results! Two very distinguish authors and also very known for their knowledge in the area.
Rating: - Great Drill Book
If you're looking for drills to improve you or your athletes speed, agility, or quickness- look no further.
The book starts out with a short chapter on preparing for the drills followed by another short chapter on "needs analysis" (which shows you how to evaluate the need for a speed, agility, and quickness program).
The rest of the book from there is the "meat" of the book: three sections of drills, one for speed, one for agility, and one for quickness. Each of these sections ... Read More
Rating: - Good book
This book has lots of drills to improve athletic performance. Although I haven't had a chance to try them out yet (I'm currently injured and unable to train), they seem like they would definitely improve your athletic performance.
Rating: - Loved it
This is a great book, it covers a wide range of training. I coach little league and have been able to take parts of this book and incorporate them into our conditioning and training at all levels. Have not used the DVD all that much but the book alone is worth it
Rating: - The only Plyometrics instruction I need in my fitness library!
This is a great book and DVD set for plyometrics. Both the book and the DVD start with an "Athlete Fitness Assessment" so you can understand the athlete's performance at the beginning of training. This is lacking in many of the other plyometrics books and DVDs, which begin with instruction right away, without emphasis on assessing the athlete's ability prior to training. The materials are nicely organized into sections for Speed, Agility, Balance, Quickness, and Reaction Time. A "Purpose" is clearly defined ... Read More
- Good book
