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The combination of stride rate (the number of strides per unit of time) and stride length (the distance covered in a single stride) primarily determines linear speed. So, athletes can improve linear speed by increasing stride rate while maintaining stride length, increasing stride length while maintaining stride rate, or doing a combination of both. If the hamstrings are excessively tight, athletes may not be able to bring the knee up as high during the recovery phase of sprinting, hindering...
The athlete sprints forward to cone 2, turns 90 degrees, and shuffles to cone 3. He repeats this drill, facing the opposite direction during the shuffle. The athlete backpedals to cone 2, turns 90 degrees, and then shuffles past cone 3. He repeats this drill, facing the opposite direction during the shuffle. When ready, or on the go signal, the athlete turns and sprints left to cone 1, turns 180 degrees and sprints back to cone 3, makes another 180-degree turn, then sprints back past the ...
Games that incorporate quickness skills are a fun way to increase athletes’ motivation and enthusiasm for training. The quickness games in this section also help athletes develop their situational-movement skills and body awareness. The designated athlete turns (photo b) and attempts to sprint past the cone originally behind him before being tagged by the other athlete (photo c).
Visit the Human Kinetics booth during the NSCA Personal Trainers Conference March 8-9, 2013. While attending the 2013 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference in sunny Las Vegas, make time to stop by the Human Kinetics booth. For more information about our products with NSCA or to browse our continuing education opportunities, visit the HK-NSCA store at www.HumanKinetics.com/NSCA.
Visit HK booth #1336 at NATA in Las Vegas on June 24-27, 2013! The 64th NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia is right around the corner and Human Kinetics is excited to once again join the NATA Trade Show, the largest exhibition of athletic training products and services in the world! As the information leader in physical activity and health, Human Kinetics appreciates and commends the profession of athletic training in keeping athletes worldwide both healthy and safe.
In a surprising move in the sports business, entertainment mogul Jay-Z has opened up a new sports agency. Roc Nation Sports is the newest division of Jay-Z’s full-service entertainment company. So long as Roc Nation Sports doesn’t represent NBA players, Jay-Z can maintain his Nets ownership.
