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Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness (Paperback)

by Lee E. Brown (Editor), Vance A. Ferrigno (Editor), Juan Carlos Santana (Editor) "Speed, agility, and quickness training, better known as SAQ training, has become a popular way to train athletes..." (more)
Key Phrases: biomotor skills, total body agility, tumbling drill, Agility Ladder Drills, Lower-Body Plyometric Drills, Overhead Throw (more...)
4.8 out of 5 stars  (12 customer reviews)


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Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
“This book is an excellent source of information for training athletes in any sport. Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness takes all the guesswork out of writing programs for your athletes. It is clearly written so that anyone, athlete or coach, can understand. If you're looking to improve performance through smart, well-planned workouts, this book is for you!”

Tommy Moffitt Head strength coach University of Miami NSCA’s Big East Strength Coach of the Year (1998)

From the Back Cover
Not only are modern athletes larger and more muscular than their predecessors, but they also move with a swiftness and power never seen before. Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is the workout guide and DVD package you need in order to perform a step ahead of the competition.

What elevates this book to become the ultimate training resource is the bonus DVD, ideal for both athletes and coaches. It allows you to see exactly how to perform key tests and execute the best and most complex drills from the book. Sample training programs are included for the following sports:

  • Baseball and softball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer and field hockey
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Netball
  • Cricket
  • Rugby
  • Australian rules football
Top sport and conditioning experts present the best information on testing, techniques, drills, and training programs available to maximize athletes’ innate movement capabilities. The book contains 195 drills, many of which are fully illustrated, while the most complex drills and useful tests to track athletic skills and progress are featured on the DVD.

Build the movement skills to excel in sports with Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an official book from SAQ™ INTERNATIONAL. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 241 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (September 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736002391
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736002394
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #350,412 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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  • In-Print Editions: Paperback (2 Pap/DVD) |  All Editions