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High Performance Sprinting
Speed, and how it can be increased, is of prime importance in all sport and, in its purest athletic form, speed is synonymous with sprinting In this clearly written, well-illustrated, and comprehensive book, the author offers practical advice on the many crucial factors that need to be taken into account in order to maximize the sprinter’s performance. Consideration is given to the development of detailed training programs involving both the lightning pace of the 100m and 200m and the more controlled pace of the 400m.
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Price: $21.45 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Sports Speed
Reach your playing speed potential! As an athlete or coach who knows that faster is better, you’ll appreciate the advice offered in Sports Speed.

Learn all aspects of speed development, including
-tests and assessment,
-strength base building,
-ballistic and plyometric training,
-speed endurance training,
-running technique,
-footwork drills,
-overspeed training, and
-program planning and periodization.

All-new techniques and drills will help you improve starts and stops, changes in direction, and acceleration. Boost your performance to its highest level with Sports Speed..
Price: $12.45 [Notify me when price goes down.]



The Leaping, Sliding, Sprinting, Riding Science Book: 50 Super Sports Science Activities
From the swoosh of a thrown football to the force of a tennis ball smashing against the racquet, all sports involve motion and action - and that means all sports involve science. This fully illustrated entry into Lark's much-praised science series encourages kids to look keenly at the wide world of sports to uncover its underlying scientific principles. And the activities feel just like fun and games! Kids will barely realise they're learning hardcore science as they challenge friends to a reverse bike race, see how to throw basketball passes that no one can steal, and discover what's behind the infamous spitball and knuckleball..
Price: $6.57 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Hillclimbing & Sprinting: The Essential Manual
Hillclimbing & Sprinting are collectively known as Speed Eventing This is one of the most popular ways of getting into UK motor sport. The events are accessible, straightforward & inexpensive, yet are held in an informal, friendly but competitive atmosphere. Some 400 such events take place in the UK each year, with on average more than 100 competitors in each. This book shows competitors how to get started and how to improve their skills, together with where to find the events and detailed driving advice on the top courses. There's even advice on trailers -- do you need one? The authors have interviewed a wide range of drivers, from the Clubman who drives to and from events, through mid-range competitors, including a lady, a disabled driver and an octogenarian, right up to the current hillclimb champion, as well as some of the many officials who make this sport possible. A veritable gold mine of information.
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Price: $18.33 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Speed Improvement for Young Athletes: How to Sprint Faster in Your Sport in 30 Workouts
This new book addresses the number one concern of millions of parents and athletes, age 9-19 in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, rugby, field hockey and tennis: "How can I improve speed in short sprints for my sport?" Step-by-step instructions show you how to first locate your weaknesses, then eliminate them by completing just 30 specific easy-to-follow workouts. This must read and must do book produces amazing results with a program that will also work for you..
Price: $34.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Florence Griffith Joyner: Dazzling Olympian (Sports Achiever)
A biography emphasizing the running career of the Olympic gold medalist who set new records in the 1988 Games in Seoul..
Price: $48.14 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Sprinting Backwards to God
Native Americans believe that there are three kinds of Spirits in the world: Good Spirits, Trickster Spirits, and Evil Spirits Trickster (Coyote) Spirits exist to destroy monsters and to bring Creations and individual lives back into balance. Their lessons are hard, often embarrassing, and usually misunderstood. Sprinting Backwards to God is made up of modern Trickster tales, a few Coyote legends, and many autobiographical stories showing how the Trickster guided Sings-Alone's journey from pulpit to sweatlodge..
Price: $7.99 [Notify me when price goes down.]


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