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Soccer Anatomy Book. Soccer Anatomy combines step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations to convey proper form of the 79 soccer-specific exercises that increase speed, strength, and agility as well as prevent injury. Exercises are arranged anatomically, making it easy to target specific muscle groups. 224 pages.. . . .

by Dave Salo and Scott Riewald From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with Complete Conditioning for Swimming. This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak; and Scott A. Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program that provides you with the following tools to improve your times: Exercises and drills for each stroke Event-based workouts and programs Dryland training Tapering for peak performance Year-round conditioning plans Nutrition before, during, and after swim meets In addition, the 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. Complete Conditioning for Swimming is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success. 256 pages. 2008.

Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness Book/DVD Set. Train like a pro and immediately see improvements in your game with this traninig focused DVD.. Rev up your game with over 195 training drills!. Train to play faster and with more powerful with this training resource.. A bonus DVD will demonstrate 66 of the more complex drills featured in the book and provide tests to track your athletic progress.. Book is 257 pages. DVD is 43 minutes.

by Claire Mitchell-Taverner, former member of the Australin National Field Hockey team; 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist; 1998 World Cup Gold Medalist In Field Hockey Techniques & Tactics, Olympic gold medalist Claire Mitchell-Taverner presents the skills and offensive and defensive systems that helped the Hockeyroos dominate the world stage for nearly a decade and revolutionize the game of field hockey. Elevate your trapping, receiving, passing, dribbling, and shooting by learning the finer technical points of each attacking skill. Perfect your defensive techniques in anticipating opponents` moves and intercepting passes, making strong tackles, and creating eliminations to regain possession and set up additional attacks. And gain firsthand insights for the communicating and decision making required for excelling as a team. Citing the aggressive attacking and defensive moves that the Hockeyroos used to win gold at every major international level over a 9-year span, Mitchell-Taverner places emphasis on applying the press, using man-to-man marking, and zoning up. She also teaches the keys to setting up breakaways and 2-on-1s; maintaining possession of the ball; and executing set plays like penalty corners, free hits outside the circle, and long corners. Higher-level skill development and savvier play are a winning combination against tough competition. Use Field Hockey Techniques & Tactics to boost your performance and expand your knowledge of the game. 191 pages. 2005.

The Soccer Coaching Bible. By The National Soccer Coaches Association of AmericaThis book was compiled by the largest and one of the most respected sport coaching organizations, made up of an all-star lineup of 30 coaches who tackle every important aspect of coaching the sport. Coaches at the club, high school and college levels will use this guide to organize more productive practices, teach and implement more effective offensive and defensive tactics and ensure their players are in peak condition when they hit the field. 328 pages.. . . .