Developing Speed – NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Speed has long been acknowledged as a critical component of outstanding sport performance. Whether they are chasing down a long pass in football or sprinting down the court on a fast break in basketball, an athlete’s speed is a crucial aspect in total athletic skill. Developing Speed, Second Edition, written by 19 of the leading specialists of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, is the go-to guide for designing training plans that maximize speed while adhering to scientific principles. With themes like these, the guide aims to cover the entire spectrum of speed training:

The sprint begins
Quickening
Maximum speed
Speed endurance
Application specific to a sport
Baseball, softball, basketball, football, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, tennis, field hockey, lacrosse, sprint (track) cycling, and speed skating are among the 12 sports for which Developing Speed combines research and practice to provide information on how to create speed regimens. In addition to examinations to examine different components of speed, the book offers photographs and instructions for sport-specific workouts. Additionally, it gives you the knowledge you need to create speed training plans that work for any sport where running speed is crucial. Developing Speed has all the information coaches and players need to improve speed, outperform the competition, and meet their performance objectives. It is jam-packed with the most recent research and suggestions from the top sport conditioning organization in the world. Get units or credits for continuing education! There is also a continuing education exam based on this book. It can be bought alone or combined with the book and test in a package.