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Title: Sports Speed by Robert D. Ward, George B. Dintiman, Bob Ward, Tom Tellez ISBN: 0-7360-4649-6 Publisher: Human Kinetics (T) Pub. Date: September, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.91 (11 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Overrated
Comment: This book is mostly a kitchen sink approach to speed training methods and is a sure fire perscription for overtraining. And as previous reviews have pointed out, the book does not provide an overall logic that helps the athlete or coach properly integrate the training elements. The book does not properly explain how the components of its sytem interact with each other and how they should be balanced against each other when determining the needs of a given individual athlete. In addition, many of the techniques, most notably overspeed training, are highly dubious and most likely counter productive. For those interested in proven speed training methods, I highly recommend Training for Speed by Charlie Francis, which is light years ahead of SportSpeed. Also be on the lookout for Charlie's new training manual which should be released by the end of 2002 and will make every other book on speed training obsolete.
Rating: 5
Summary: A MUST buy for those serious about improving their speed.
Comment: The training advice to improve sprinting speed, until this book, was to sprint a lot and hope that you have it in your genes. "Sports Speed" is the first book to develop a systematic method for developing sprinting speed. The techniques are used by professional and college teams nation-wide. If you have ever been frustrated by working your *** off and not seeing results in your running speed, this book will be a refreshing source of knowledge. It includes several example 3 month programs that can be used to create your own program. Be prewarned that to get any results from this book takes patience and dedication, but you WILL see results. A must book for all those serious about improving in football, basketball, baseball--any sport in which agility and speed are important.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Book for Runningbacks
Comment: This is an excellent book for backs who need more speed, like me. There are many, many ways to improve speed. All of which are helpful. Any athlete needs to read this book, it will take them to the next level of performance.
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Title: Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness by Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno, Juan Carlos Santana ISBN: 0736002391 Publisher: Human Kinetics (T) Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Jumping into Plyometrics by Donald A. Chu ISBN: 0880118466 Publisher: Human Kinetics (T) Pub. Date: August, 1998 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Speed Improvement for Young Athletes: How to Sprint Faster in Your Sport in 30 Workouts by George Blough Dintiman ISBN: 0938074253 Publisher: National Association of Speed and Explosion Pub. Date: July, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: High-Performance Sports Conditioning by Bill Foran ISBN: 0736001638 Publisher: Human Kinetics (T) Pub. Date: July, 2001 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: High-Powered Plyometrics by James C. Radcliffe, Robert C. Farentinos, Bob C. Farentinos ISBN: 0880117842 Publisher: Human Kinetics (T) Pub. Date: February, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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