Developing Linear Speed and Acceleration

Brown, Steve

ISBN 10: 1608315274 ISBN 13: 9781608315277

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009

Synopsis

Developing Linear Speed and Acceleration presents a detailed overview of how to improve an athlete's level of linear speed and acceleration. The DVD emphasizes those methods of training that have the greatest impact on developing linear speed and acceleration for team sports. Key points to ensure proper execution of the exercises and drills are explained and shown.

Among the topics covered:

• Factors affecting sprint/speed performance
• Running-mechanics drills
• Start drills
• Acceleration drills
• Contrast methods
• Absolute-speed drills

Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1608315274
• ISBN 13: 9781608315277
• Binding: DVD-ROM