Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness
Book & DVD package
Vance A. Ferrigno · Lee E. Brown
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.
On the DVD
Assessment including:
- Basic strength
- Reactive resources
- Speed-strength
- Running mechanics
- Agility
Speed Drills including:
- Acceleration run
- Downhill Speed Run
- Partner-resisted run
- Hurdle fast legs
- Falling starts
Agility Drills including:
- 40-Yard Lateral Shuffle
- 40-Yard Backpedal-Forward
- X-Pattern Multiskill
- z-Pattern Run
- Side Right-In
- Zigzag Crossover Shuffle
Balance Drills including:
- Left-leg balance with right leg reach
- Hop-and-stick balance drills
- Lunge Patterns
- Single Leg balance dumbell presses
Quickness Drills including:
- Partner blind toss
- Medicine ball overhead throw
- Push-off box shuffle
- Mirroring Two Box drill
Reaction-Time Drills including:
- Directional Foot Movement
- Directional Mirror Drill
- Sprint and backpedal on command
- Lying to stand-up pop-up





