Training for Sports Speed and Agility

Training for Sports Speed and Agility
Author: Paul Gamble
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2011-09-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1136630945

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.

Sport Speed and Agility

Sport Speed and Agility
Author: John M. Cissik
Publisher: Coaches Choice Books
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Provides useful, practical information on how to improve speed and agility. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, Sport Speed and Agility explains the science behind speed and agility training, including the technique behind running, the physiology behind speed and agility training, the role that motor learning and skill acquisition plays in agility training, and the theory behind program design. Offers sport-specific high school and collegiate speed and agility training programs for baseball/softball, basketball, football, ice hockey, rugby, and soccer. Also includes acceleration, maximum velocity, and agility drills with tips on how to make the drills more effective and more difficult.

Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness, 3E

Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness, 3E
Author: Brown, Lee
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2014-11-13
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1450468705

The ultimate training resource for athletes and coaches includes more than 262 exercises and drills, programming, and exclusive access to online video library. Assessments provide parameters for individual programs and sport-specific training.

Developing Agility and Quickness

Developing Agility and Quickness
Author: NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2011-10-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492582298

The ball handler who fakes and then drives past a defender for an easy score. A pass rusher who leaves a would-be blocker in his wake on the way to sacking the quarterback. A setter who manages to maneuver both body and ball in the blink of an eye to make the perfect pass for the kill and match-winning point. These are all reasons agility and quickness are such prized physical attributes in modern sport. Efforts to become markedly quicker or more agile, however, aren’t always successful. Genetic limitations, technical deficiencies, and inferior training activities are among the major obstacles. Developing Agility and Quickness helps athletes blow past those barriers thanks to the top sport conditioning authority in the world, the National Strength and Conditioning Association. NSCA hand-picked its top experts to present the best training advice, drills, and programs for optimizing athletes’ linear and lateral movements. Make Developing Agility and Quickness a key part of your conditioning program, and get a step ahead of the competition.

Ultimate Speed & Agility

Ultimate Speed & Agility
Author: Jim Kielbaso
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780976294412

This book breaks down speed and agility mechanics in an easy-to-understand format for coaches and athletes. This book contains photographs and diagrams that cover over 100 drills and exercises for maximum athletic enhancement. It is a great resource for competitive athletes in any sport and a welcome addition to any strength and condition coach, or trainer's library. This book is designed so that parents and athletes as well as their coaches can work on the drills together as well.

Maximum Interval Training

Maximum Interval Training
Author: Cissik, John
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492500232

Are you ready to challenge yourself, and turn up the intensity of your workouts? Are you ready for a proven program that burns fat, increases muscle, and sculpts the physique you’ve always wanted? If so, then Maximum Interval Training is for you! Maximum Interval Training combines high-intensity exercises and nontraditional equipment with a variety of modalities and training options to stimulate muscle growth, avoid plateaus, and produce results.

High-Performance Training for Sports

High-Performance Training for Sports
Author: David Joyce
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2014-06-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492584622

High-Performance Training for Sports changes the landscape of athletic conditioning and sports performance. This groundbreaking work presents the latest and most effective philosophies, protocols and programmes for developing today’s athletes. High-Performance Training for Sports features contributions from global leaders in athletic performance training, coaching and rehabilitation. Experts share the cutting-edge knowledge and techniques they’ve used with Olympians as well as top athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, MLB, English Premier League, Tour de France and International Rugby. Combining the latest science and research with proven training protocols, High-Performance Training for Sports will guide you in these areas: • Optimise the effectiveness of cross-training. • Translate strength into speed. • Increase aerobic capacity and generate anaerobic power. • Maintain peak conditioning throughout the season. • Minimise the interference effect. • Design energy-specific performance programmes. Whether you are working with high-performance athletes of all ages or with those recovering from injury, High-Performance Training for Sports is the definitive guide for developing all aspects of athletic performance. It is a must-own guide for any serious strength and conditioning coach, trainer, rehabilitator or athlete.

Sports Speed

Sports Speed
Author: George B. Dintiman
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Exercise
ISBN: 9780880116077

Whether you're an athlete looking for an edge on the competition or a coach looking to improve your athletes' individual or team performance, Sports Speed shows you how to train for maximum speed and quickness. Create individual and sports-specific speed training programs for a wide variety of sports, including basketball, football, baseball/softball, soccer, hockey, tennis, rugby, track and field, and many more.

Agility in Sport

Agility in Sport
Author: Jaromír Šimonek
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2019-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 152754222X

This book introduces a new view of agility theory, given recent serious discussion concerning the methods of open-loop skills improvement. It offers experimental research results and theoretical knowledge on both reactive and running types of agility. The book also details a number of agility training methods and exercises.

Speed & Agility Revolution

Speed & Agility Revolution
Author: Jim Kielbaso
Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2005
Genre: Motor ability
ISBN:

A how-to manual for developing athleticism and fitness through athletic conditioning, Speed and Agility Revolution includes detailed information on warm-up, flexibility, sprinting, speed development, agility training, strength training and program development.