{"product_id":"training-for-sports-speed-and-agility-an-evidence-based-approach-paperback","title":"Training for Sports Speed and Agility: An Evidence-Based Approach - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Gamble\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeed and agility are central to success in a wide range of sports. \u003cem\u003eTraining for Sports Speed and Agility\u003c\/em\u003e is the first evidence-based study of all those aspects of athletic preparation that contribute to the expression of speed and agility during competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the very latest scientific research in the fields of strength and conditioning, applied physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, and sports medicine, the book critically examines approaches to training for speed and agility. This book further explores the scientific rationale for all aspects of effective training to develop sports speed and agility, comprising a diverse range of topics that include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eassessment \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003estrength training for speed and agility development \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003espeed-strength development and plyometric training \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003emetabolic conditioning \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003emobility and flexibility \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eacceleration \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003estraight-line speed development \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003edeveloping change of direction capabilities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003edeveloping expression of agility during competition \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eperiodization. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter includes a review of current research as well as offering clear, practical guidelines for improving training and performance, including photographs illustrating different training modes and techniques. No other book offers a comparable blend of theory and practice. \u003cem\u003eTraining for Sports Speed and Agility\u003c\/em\u003e is therefore crucial reading for all students, coaches and athletes looking to improve their understanding of this key component of sports performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Gamble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked in high performance sport for over a decade, during which time he has coached elite athletes in an array of sports and at all ages and stages of development. Paul began his career working in professional rugby with English Premiership side London Irish, and has since worked in a range of sports, most recently serving as National Strength \u0026amp; Conditioning Lead for Scottish Squash. He has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in edited textbooks and has previously written two textbooks as sole author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.5 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340856451174,"sku":"9780415591263","price":118.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/ZG5DUVZEKzF2UFA1TS8vMlhkR1BPdz09.webp?v=1774802953","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/training-for-sports-speed-and-agility-an-evidence-based-approach-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}