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Title: Sports Speed by Robert D. Ward, Tom Tellez, George B. Sport Speed Dintiman, Bob Ward ISBN: 0-88011-607-2 Publisher: Human Kinetics Pub Pub. Date: April, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.91 (11 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Don't believe the hype!
Comment: The book deserves some credit because it does list contemporary training techniques in a comprehensive fashion, but it does not bring them together in a practical manner. There are also certain errors: 1) That you should do plyometrics last in a training program. Yeah right, high intensity training when you're tired. That removes the benefits and sets an individual up for injury. 2) Not mentioning true periodization for strength training. 3) Presenting impractical programs, especially for high school athletes. 4) Giving credibility to a fad diet (i.e. The Zone). That's almost shameful. If I had time, I'd list some other complaints. It's sad, but I have to admit that this is the best book out there for speed training. Just read it critically!
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: 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 Publishers Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Jumping into Plyometrics by Donald A. Chu ISBN: 0880118466 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Pub. Date: 01 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: Not Avail 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 Publishers Pub. Date: July, 2001 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: High-Powered Plyometrics by James C. Radcliffe, Robert C. Farentinos ISBN: 0880117842 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Pub. Date: 01 February, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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