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    Training for Sports Speed and Agility: An Evidence-Based Approach

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    ISBN: 9780415591263
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    AuthorGamble, Paul (Informed Learning and Prof
    Pub Date12/09/2011
    BindingPaperback
    Pages190
    Publisher: ROUTLEDGE
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    Speed and agility are central to success in a wide range of sports. Training for Sports Speed and Agility is the first evidence-based study of all those aspects of athletic preparation that contribute to the expression of speed and agility during competition.


    Drawing on the very latest scientific research in the fields of strength and conditioning, applied physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, and sports medicine, the book critically examines approaches to training for speed and agility. This book further explores the scientific rationale for all aspects of effective training to develop sports speed and agility, comprising a diverse range of topics that include:










    assessment







    strength training for speed and agility development







    speed-strength development and plyometric training







    metabolic conditioning







    mobility and flexibility







    acceleration







    straight-line speed development







    developing change of direction capabilities







    developing expression of agility during competition







    periodization.







    Every chapter includes a review of current research as well as offering clear, practical guidelines for improving training and performance, including photographs illustrating different training modes and techniques. No other book offers a comparable blend of theory and practice. Training for Sports Speed and Agility is therefore crucial reading for all students, coaches and athletes looking to improve their understanding of this key component of sports performance.