Robert Boder's Get in the water is a book of innovative methods to educate coaches, athletes and parent in basic skills of competitive swimming. It is a starting point to understand many important aspects of the sport:- learning to do the strokes for speed and injury prevention- proper physical and mental training- interaction between of coaches with parents- appendices of rules, swim terms, meet (events, scoring, to dos) and equipment to buy.The book st...

Swim better—and enjoy every lap—with Total Immersion, a guide to improving your swimming from an expert with more than thirty years of experience in the water.Terry Laughlin, the world’s #1 authority on swimming success, has made his unique approach even easier for anyone to master. Whether you’re an accomplished swimmer or have always found swimming to be a struggle, Total Immersion will show you that it’s mindful fluid movement—not athletic abil...

This book presents a systematic approach to improving road cycling skills and efficiency.The author presents the "Four-P's" to orient, organize, reinforce, and remind the rider of the principles presented:- Position- Pedal- Precision- PracticeAn overview of proper positioning and bike fit is presented in the Position chapter, followed by recommendations and drills for developing and maintaining a smooth pedal stroke in the Pedal chapter. Discuss...

"Take a minute to slip into the mind of one of the world's greatest soccer players and imagine a stadium around you. Picture a performance under the lights and mentally play the perfect game."Technique, speed and tactical execution are crucial components of winning soccer, but it is mental toughness that marks out the very best players - the ability to play when pressure is highest, the opposition is strongest, and fear is greatest. Top players and coaches understand the importance...

Knowing the out-shot combinations – I mean really knowing them – is a skill set that every darts player should strive to master. And yet very few ever do.By following an extremely powerful, and yet easy to use step-by step system, this book takes years off the learning curve and shows you how to develop a World Class level of finishing – no matter where you are currently at.

What's the fastest a human can run the 100-meter sprint?What's the longest a human can hold his breath?What are the limits of human performance?Welcome to The Perfection Point.Until 1954, common wisdom and scientific knowledge considered a sub-four-minute mile an impossible feat for a human. But then Roger Bannister broke that mark, followed quickly by a host of other athletes. Today the world record stands at 3 minutes, 43 seconds, yet even that numbe...

Are you tired of being a weak swimmer? Do lesser athletes continue to surpass you in the pool?Whether you want to (1) learn the basics of swimming, (2) master advanced strokes or (3) get a powerful edge on the competition, this book will teach you everything you need to know.Do you wish you could swim fast and look good at the same time?Swimming is ...

Ben Hogan made hitting a golf ball look easy, and the results spoke for themselves. But Hogan’s “swing system” is as complex as a spider’s web; the variables and connections are never-ending. In Ben Hogan’s Tips for Weekend Golfers, Hunt presents a selection of simple but valuable tips, based on the legendary golfer’s secret to a competitive golf swing.The book is intended for the recreational golfer, not the tournament player who has unlimited time to practice. It distill...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the many demands of coaching? Do you wish you knew exactly what to do in order to help your team succeed?Whether you want to (1) improve your coaching skills, (2) build a great team, or (3) have a positive impact on your players, this book will get you there.Does your coaching fall short of inspirational?I wrote this book to help coaches k...

Running Repairs is a handbook for everyone who runs - from those training for a one-off charity event, through those who run to keep fit to experienced club runners who regularly race.A recent Runner's World magazine survey revealed that over 80 per cent of runners have experienced an injury and that avoiding injury or recovering from injury is the main worry for nearly every runner. This will be the first book to specifically address these concer...

Advances in Applied Sport Psychology aims to bridge the gap between research and practice in contemporary sport psychology. Now available in paperback, the book draws together reviews of cutting edge research in key areas of applied sport psychology, assesses the implications of this research for current practice, and explores future avenues of research within each thematic area.This book surveys the scientific literature underpinning the most important skills and techniqu...

This manual contains sixteen training sessions set out step by step for you to use as your complete training program for a season. Use exactly as it is or choose from the hundred drills to supplement your current training program.Although this book was primarily written for coaches of players aged 12 to 16 years, all activities can be used when coaching players from 10 years old through to senior elite.