Chapter 13

the second phase of a sprinting event

the third phase of a sprinting event

the fact that speed is not an overall characteristic of the individual but is specific to the limb and joint and direction of movement

the result of applying force to a mass; implies constant movement

a method of training that uses such techniques as assisted towing, downhill running, and high-speed treadmill running to improve sprint running performance

a method of training that uses resistive exercises to improve sprint running performance

the first phase of a sprinting event

Speed Training
www.brianmac.co.uk/speed.htm

USA Track and Field
www.usatf.org

Sprint Training for Developing Athletes
www.oztrack.com/devsp.html

The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
www.fitness.gov